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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,256.36, 338,051 and 181,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,256.36, 338,051 and 181,412.28 is: 272,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,256.36 : 338,051 = 181,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,256.36/338,051 = 181,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,256.36x = 338,051 × 181,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,256.36x = 61,326,602,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326,602,666.28/225,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,252.48

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