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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,163.37, 360,244.60 and 225,548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,163.37, 360,244.60 and 225,548.75 is: 338,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,163.37 : 360,244.60 = 225,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,163.37/360,244.60 = 225,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,163.37x = 360,244.60 × 225,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,163.37x = 81,252,719,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,252,719,224.25/240,163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,322.70

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