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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,021.59, 338,410.31 and 183,802.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,021.59, 338,410.31 and 183,802.77 is: 275,198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,021.59 : 338,410.31 = 183,802.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,021.59/338,410.31 = 183,802.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,021.59x = 338,410.31 × 183,802.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,021.59x = 62,200,751,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,200,751,455.54/226,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,198.27

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