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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,168.30, 360,251.94 and 225,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,168.30, 360,251.94 and 225,553.66 is: 338,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,168.30 : 360,251.94 = 225,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,168.30/360,251.94 = 225,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,168.30x = 360,251.94 × 225,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,168.30x = 81,256,143,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,256,143,589.10/240,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,330.01

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