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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,165.37, 360,247.60 and 225,550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,165.37, 360,247.60 and 225,550.75 is: 338,325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,165.37 : 360,247.60 = 225,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,165.37/360,247.60 = 225,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,165.37x = 360,247.60 × 225,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,165.37x = 81,254,116,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254,116,365.70/240,165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,325.70

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