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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,087.10, 382,630.65 and 225,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,087.10, 382,630.65 and 225,562.60 is: 338,343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,087.10 : 382,630.65 = 225,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,087.10/382,630.65 = 225,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,087.10x = 382,630.65 × 225,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,087.10x = 86,307,164,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,307,164,253.69/255,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,343.90

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