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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,881.07, 338,883.57 and 183,656.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,881.07, 338,883.57 and 183,656.18 is: 275,534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,881.07 : 338,883.57 = 183,656.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,881.07/338,883.57 = 183,656.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,881.07x = 338,883.57 × 183,656.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,881.07x = 62,238,060,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,238,060,236.54/225,881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,534.64

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