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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,841.20, 347,761.80 and 225,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,841.20, 347,761.80 and 225,280.20 is: 337,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,841.20 : 347,761.80 = 225,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,841.20/347,761.80 = 225,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,841.20x = 347,761.80 × 225,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,841.20x = 78,343,847,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343,847,856.36/231,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,920.30

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