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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,998.82, 337,001.50 and 223,970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,998.82, 337,001.50 and 223,970.38 is: 333,976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,998.82 : 337,001.50 = 223,970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,998.82/337,001.50 = 223,970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,998.82x = 337,001.50 × 223,970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,998.82x = 75,478,353,453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,478,353,453.03/225,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,976.76

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