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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,357.69, 372,445.36 and 225,628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,357.69, 372,445.36 and 225,628.74 is: 337,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,357.69 : 372,445.36 = 225,628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,357.69/372,445.36 = 225,628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,357.69x = 372,445.36 × 225,628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,357.69x = 84,034,376,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,034,376,731.57/249,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,003.35

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