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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,838.95, 338,820.38 and 183,614.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,838.95, 338,820.38 and 183,614.05 is: 275,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,838.95 : 338,820.38 = 183,614.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,838.95/338,820.38 = 183,614.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,838.95x = 338,820.38 × 183,614.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,838.95x = 62,212,182,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212,182,194.34/225,838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,471.45

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