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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,022.59, 338,411.80 and 183,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,022.59, 338,411.80 and 183,803.77 is: 275,199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,022.59 : 338,411.80 = 183,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,022.59/338,411.80 = 183,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,022.59x = 338,411.80 × 183,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,022.59x = 62,201,364,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,364,652.49/226,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,199.77

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