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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,497.50, 357,970.57 and 225,429.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,497.50, 357,970.57 and 225,429.51 is: 310,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,497.50 : 357,970.57 = 225,429.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,497.50/357,970.57 = 225,429.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,497.50x = 357,970.57 × 225,429.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,497.50x = 80,697,130,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,697,130,189.52/259,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,974.60

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