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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,314.10, 364,971.15 and 225,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,314.10, 364,971.15 and 225,599.40 is: 338,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,314.10 : 364,971.15 = 225,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,314.10/364,971.15 = 225,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,314.10x = 364,971.15 × 225,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,314.10x = 82,337,272,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,337,272,457.31/243,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,399.10

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