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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,837.95, 338,818.88 and 183,613.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,837.95, 338,818.88 and 183,613.05 is: 275,469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,837.95 : 338,818.88 = 183,613.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,837.95/338,818.88 = 183,613.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,837.95x = 338,818.88 × 183,613.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,837.95x = 62,211,568,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211,568,413.42/225,837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,469.95

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