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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,729.44, 354,117 and 225,107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,729.44, 354,117 and 225,107.48 is: 335,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,729.44 : 354,117 = 225,107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,729.44/354,117 = 225,107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,729.44x = 354,117 × 225,107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,729.44x = 79,714,383,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,714,383,724.58/237,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,315.58

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