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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,998.69, 337,001.31 and 223,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,998.69, 337,001.31 and 223,970.25 is: 333,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,998.69 : 337,001.31 = 223,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,998.69/337,001.31 = 223,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,998.69x = 337,001.31 × 223,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,998.69x = 75,478,267,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,478,267,651.03/225,998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,976.57

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