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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,150.80, 378,226.20 and 225,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,150.80, 378,226.20 and 225,885.20 is: 338,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,150.80 : 378,226.20 = 225,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,150.80/378,226.20 = 225,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,150.80x = 378,226.20 × 225,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,150.80x = 85,435,700,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,435,700,832.24/252,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,827.80

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