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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,889.26, 338,997.76 and 182,045.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,889.26, 338,997.76 and 182,045.37 is: 273,200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,889.26 : 338,997.76 = 182,045.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,889.26/338,997.76 = 182,045.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,889.26x = 338,997.76 × 182,045.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,889.26x = 61,712,973,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,712,973,464.50/225,889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,200.13

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