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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,646.59, 310,736.08 and 211,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,646.59, 310,736.08 and 211,222.42 is: 290,872.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,646.59 : 310,736.08 = 211,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,646.59/310,736.08 = 211,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,646.59x = 310,736.08 × 211,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,646.59x = 65,634,426,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,634,426,286.10/225,646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,872.67

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