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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,322.88, 376,875.84 and 228,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,322.88, 376,875.84 and 228,270.25 is: 340,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,322.88 : 376,875.84 = 228,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,322.88/376,875.84 = 228,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,322.88x = 376,875.84 × 228,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,322.88x = 86,029,542,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029,542,258.85/252,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,950.22

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