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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,904.80, 403,357.20 and 225,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,904.80, 403,357.20 and 225,602.20 is: 338,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,904.80 : 403,357.20 = 225,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,904.80/403,357.20 = 225,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,904.80x = 403,357.20 × 225,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,904.80x = 90,998,271,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,998,271,705.84/268,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,403.30

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