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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,014.72, 405,968.86 and 225,924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,014.72, 405,968.86 and 225,924.37 is: 311,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,014.72 : 405,968.86 = 225,924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,014.72/405,968.86 = 225,924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,014.72x = 405,968.86 × 225,924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,014.72x = 91,718,258,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,718,258,202.60/294,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,951.24

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