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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,037.60, 352,556.40 and 225,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,037.60, 352,556.40 and 225,852.20 is: 338,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,037.60 : 352,556.40 = 225,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,037.60/352,556.40 = 225,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,037.60x = 352,556.40 × 225,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,037.60x = 79,625,638,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,625,638,564.08/235,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,778.30

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