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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,911.80, 385,367.70 and 225,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,911.80, 385,367.70 and 225,807.80 is: 338,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,911.80 : 385,367.70 = 225,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,911.80/385,367.70 = 225,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,911.80x = 385,367.70 × 225,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,911.80x = 87,019,032,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,019,032,528.06/256,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,711.70

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