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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,882.57, 338,885.82 and 183,657.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,882.57, 338,885.82 and 183,657.68 is: 275,536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,882.57 : 338,885.82 = 183,657.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,882.57/338,885.82 = 183,657.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,882.57x = 338,885.82 × 183,657.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,882.57x = 62,238,981,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,238,981,791.67/225,882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,536.89

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