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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,373.33, 350,834.90 and 225,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,373.33, 350,834.90 and 225,332.76 is: 310,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,373.33 : 350,834.90 = 225,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,373.33/350,834.90 = 225,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,373.33x = 350,834.90 × 225,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,373.33x = 79,054,595,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054,595,194.66/254,373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,781.78

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