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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,884.91, 361,250.82 and 225,160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,884.91, 361,250.82 and 225,160.38 is: 337,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,884.91 : 361,250.82 = 225,160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,884.91/361,250.82 = 225,160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,884.91x = 361,250.82 × 225,160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,884.91x = 81,339,371,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,339,371,906.51/240,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,669.02

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