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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,540.72, 416,179.92 and 225,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,540.72, 416,179.92 and 225,441.76 is: 311,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,540.72 : 416,179.92 = 225,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,540.72/416,179.92 = 225,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,540.72x = 416,179.92 × 225,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,540.72x = 93,824,333,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,824,333,641.46/301,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,149.80

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