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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,557.60, 384,673.40 and 225,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,557.60, 384,673.40 and 225,030.97 is: 337,403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,557.60 : 384,673.40 = 225,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,557.60/384,673.40 = 225,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,557.60x = 384,673.40 × 225,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,557.60x = 86,563,426,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563,426,248.36/256,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,403.48

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