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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,818.40, 338,727.60 and 189,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,818.40, 338,727.60 and 189,076.80 is: 283,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,818.40 : 338,727.60 = 189,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,818.40/338,727.60 = 189,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,818.40x = 338,727.60 × 189,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,818.40x = 64,045,530,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045,530,679.68/225,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,615.20

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