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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,908.72, 366,212.81 and 225,784.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,908.72, 366,212.81 and 225,784.51 is: 340,396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,908.72 : 366,212.81 = 225,784.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,908.72/366,212.81 = 225,784.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,908.72x = 366,212.81 × 225,784.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,908.72x = 82,685,180,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,685,180,617.92/242,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,396.09

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