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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,375.96, 350,838.52 and 225,335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,375.96, 350,838.52 and 225,335.39 is: 310,785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,375.96 : 350,838.52 = 225,335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,375.96/350,838.52 = 225,335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,375.96x = 350,838.52 × 225,335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,375.96x = 79,056,332,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,056,332,413.69/254,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,785.40

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