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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,663.52, 405,450.69 and 225,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,663.52, 405,450.69 and 225,558.72 is: 311,420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,663.52 : 405,450.69 = 225,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,663.52/405,450.69 = 225,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,663.52x = 405,450.69 × 225,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,663.52x = 91,452,938,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,452,938,659.52/293,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,420.84

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