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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,882.07, 338,885.07 and 183,657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,882.07, 338,885.07 and 183,657.18 is: 275,536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,882.07 : 338,885.07 = 183,657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,882.07/338,885.07 = 183,657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,882.07x = 338,885.07 × 183,657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,882.07x = 62,238,676,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,238,676,300.30/225,882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,536.15

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