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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,687.88, 413,903.52 and 225,861.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,687.88, 413,903.52 and 225,861.75 is: 340,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,687.88 : 413,903.52 = 225,861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,687.88/413,903.52 = 225,861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,687.88x = 413,903.52 × 225,861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,687.88x = 93,484,973,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,484,973,358.36/274,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,331.63

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