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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,178.56, 377,025.52 and 225,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,178.56, 377,025.52 and 225,246.88 is: 339,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,178.56 : 377,025.52 = 225,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,178.56/377,025.52 = 225,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,178.56x = 377,025.52 × 225,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,178.56x = 84,923,822,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,923,822,060.38/250,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,452.84

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