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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,373.58, 350,835.24 and 225,333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,373.58, 350,835.24 and 225,333.01 is: 310,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,373.58 : 350,835.24 = 225,333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,373.58/350,835.24 = 225,333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,373.58x = 350,835.24 × 225,333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,373.58x = 79,054,760,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054,760,643.27/254,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,782.12

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