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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,137.80, 378,206.70 and 225,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,137.80, 378,206.70 and 225,872.20 is: 338,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,137.80 : 378,206.70 = 225,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,137.80/378,206.70 = 225,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,137.80x = 378,206.70 × 225,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,137.80x = 85,426,379,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,426,379,383.74/252,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,808.30

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