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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,727.60, 338,591.40 and 201,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,727.60, 338,591.40 and 201,233.20 is: 301,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,727.60 : 338,591.40 = 201,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,727.60/338,591.40 = 201,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,727.60x = 338,591.40 × 201,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,727.60x = 68,135,830,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,135,830,914.48/225,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,849.80

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