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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,205.50, 373,197.51 and 225,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,205.50, 373,197.51 and 225,242.46 is: 337,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,205.50 : 373,197.51 = 225,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,205.50/373,197.51 = 225,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,205.50x = 373,197.51 × 225,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,205.50x = 84,059,925,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,059,925,218.27/249,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,311.68

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