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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,112.30, 384,168.45 and 225,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,112.30, 384,168.45 and 225,008.30 is: 337,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,112.30 : 384,168.45 = 225,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,112.30/384,168.45 = 225,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,112.30x = 384,168.45 × 225,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,112.30x = 86,441,089,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,441,089,848.14/256,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,512.45

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