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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,503.60, 363,755.40 and 225,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,503.60, 363,755.40 and 225,007.60 is: 337,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,503.60 : 363,755.40 = 225,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,503.60/363,755.40 = 225,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,503.60x = 363,755.40 × 225,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,503.60x = 81,847,729,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,847,729,541.04/242,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,511.40

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