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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,163.12, 360,244.21 and 225,548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,163.12, 360,244.21 and 225,548.50 is: 338,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,163.12 : 360,244.21 = 225,548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,163.12/360,244.21 = 225,548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,163.12x = 360,244.21 × 225,548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,163.12x = 81,252,541,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,252,541,199.19/240,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,322.31

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