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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,488.80, 338,233.20 and 210,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,488.80, 338,233.20 and 210,617.20 is: 315,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,488.80 : 338,233.20 = 210,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,488.80/338,233.20 = 210,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,488.80x = 338,233.20 × 210,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,488.80x = 71,237,729,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,237,729,531.04/225,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,925.80

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