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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,377.96, 350,841.27 and 225,337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,377.96, 350,841.27 and 225,337.39 is: 310,788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,377.96 : 350,841.27 = 225,337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,377.96/350,841.27 = 225,337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,377.96x = 350,841.27 × 225,337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,377.96x = 79,057,654,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,057,654,331.88/254,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,788.15

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