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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,954.80, 403,432.20 and 225,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,954.80, 403,432.20 and 225,652.20 is: 338,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,954.80 : 403,432.20 = 225,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,954.80/403,432.20 = 225,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,954.80x = 403,432.20 × 225,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,954.80x = 91,035,363,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,035,363,480.84/268,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,478.30

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