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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,112.36, 348,004.20 and 225,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,112.36, 348,004.20 and 225,208.12 is: 310,866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,112.36 : 348,004.20 = 225,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,112.36/348,004.20 = 225,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,112.36x = 348,004.20 × 225,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,112.36x = 78,373,371,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,373,371,634.10/252,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,866.84

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