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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,822.24, 358,273.70 and 225,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,822.24, 358,273.70 and 225,536.92 is: 310,997.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,822.24 : 358,273.70 = 225,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,822.24/358,273.70 = 225,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,822.24x = 358,273.70 × 225,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,822.24x = 80,803,946,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,803,946,815.00/259,822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,997.04

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