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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,024.60, 337,536.90 and 212,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,024.60, 337,536.90 and 212,777.40 is: 319,166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,024.60 : 337,536.90 = 212,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,024.60/337,536.90 = 212,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,024.60x = 337,536.90 × 212,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,024.60x = 71,820,223,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,820,223,986.06/225,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,166.10

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