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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,220.80, 383,294.40 and 225,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,220.80, 383,294.40 and 225,116.80 is: 336,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,220.80 : 383,294.40 = 225,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,220.80/383,294.40 = 225,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,220.80x = 383,294.40 × 225,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,220.80x = 86,286,008,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,286,008,785.92/256,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,764.26

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