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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,209.34, 367,618.50 and 225,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,209.34, 367,618.50 and 225,527.42 is: 338,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,209.34 : 367,618.50 = 225,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,209.34/367,618.50 = 225,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,209.34x = 367,618.50 × 225,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,209.34x = 82,908,051,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908,051,849.27/245,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,111.31

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