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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,643.60, 350,551.80 and 225,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,643.60, 350,551.80 and 225,003.60 is: 337,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,643.60 : 350,551.80 = 225,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,643.60/350,551.80 = 225,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,643.60x = 350,551.80 × 225,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,643.60x = 78,875,416,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,875,416,986.48/233,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,588.60

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