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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,997.50, 336,999.54 and 223,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,997.50, 336,999.54 and 223,969.06 is: 333,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,997.50 : 336,999.54 = 223,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,997.50/336,999.54 = 223,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,997.50x = 336,999.54 × 223,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,997.50x = 75,477,471,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,477,471,455.37/225,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,974.80

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