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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,372.58, 350,833.86 and 225,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,372.58, 350,833.86 and 225,332.01 is: 310,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,372.58 : 350,833.86 = 225,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,372.58/350,833.86 = 225,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,372.58x = 350,833.86 × 225,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,372.58x = 79,054,098,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054,098,849.86/254,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,780.74

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