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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,524.60, 363,786.90 and 225,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,524.60, 363,786.90 and 225,028.60 is: 337,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,524.60 : 363,786.90 = 225,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,524.60/363,786.90 = 225,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,524.60x = 363,786.90 × 225,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,524.60x = 81,862,456,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,862,456,805.34/242,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,542.90

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