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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,011.10, 337,516.65 and 212,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,011.10, 337,516.65 and 212,763.90 is: 319,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,011.10 : 337,516.65 = 212,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,011.10/337,516.65 = 212,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,011.10x = 337,516.65 × 212,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,011.10x = 71,811,358,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,811,358,768.94/225,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,145.85

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