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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,486.74, 437,230.20 and 225,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,486.74, 437,230.20 and 225,023.90 is: 337,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,486.74 : 437,230.20 = 225,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,486.74/437,230.20 = 225,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,486.74x = 437,230.20 × 225,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,486.74x = 98,387,244,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,387,244,801.78/291,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,535.92

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