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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,824.75, 358,277.16 and 225,539.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,824.75, 358,277.16 and 225,539.43 is: 311,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,824.75 : 358,277.16 = 225,539.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,824.75/358,277.16 = 225,539.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,824.75x = 358,277.16 × 225,539.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,824.75x = 80,805,626,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,805,626,448.42/259,824.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,000.50

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