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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,482.64, 310,457.84 and 191,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,482.64, 310,457.84 and 191,420.52 is: 263,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,482.64 : 310,457.84 = 191,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,482.64/310,457.84 = 191,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,482.64x = 310,457.84 × 191,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,482.64x = 59,428,001,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,001,170.88/225,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,559.10

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