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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,998.30, 385,497.45 and 225,894.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,998.30, 385,497.45 and 225,894.30 is: 338,841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,998.30 : 385,497.45 = 225,894.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,998.30/385,497.45 = 225,894.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,998.30x = 385,497.45 × 225,894.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,998.30x = 87,081,676,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,081,676,619.54/256,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,841.45

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