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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,841.68, 310,879.11 and 195,200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,841.68, 310,879.11 and 195,200.73 is: 268,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,841.68 : 310,879.11 = 195,200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,841.68/310,879.11 = 195,200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,841.68x = 310,879.11 × 195,200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,841.68x = 60,683,829,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,683,829,213.75/225,841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,700.75

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