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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,161.37, 360,241.60 and 225,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,161.37, 360,241.60 and 225,546.74 is: 338,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,161.37 : 360,241.60 = 225,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,161.37/360,241.60 = 225,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,161.37x = 360,241.60 × 225,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,161.37x = 81,251,318,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,251,318,829.12/240,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,319.68

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