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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,169.80, 360,254.19 and 225,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,169.80, 360,254.19 and 225,555.16 is: 338,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,169.80 : 360,254.19 = 225,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,169.80/360,254.19 = 225,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,169.80x = 360,254.19 × 225,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,169.80x = 81,257,191,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,257,191,466.12/240,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,332.26

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