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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,028.30, 390,042.45 and 225,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,028.30, 390,042.45 and 225,036.30 is: 337,554.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,028.30 : 390,042.45 = 225,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,028.30/390,042.45 = 225,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,028.30x = 390,042.45 × 225,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,028.30x = 87,773,709,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,773,709,790.94/260,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,554.45

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