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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,825.03, 310,856.22 and 195,184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,825.03, 310,856.22 and 195,184.05 is: 268,677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,825.03 : 310,856.22 = 195,184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,825.03/310,856.22 = 195,184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,825.03x = 310,856.22 × 195,184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,825.03x = 60,674,174,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,674,174,433.01/225,825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,677.81

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