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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,655.24, 416,554.43 and 225,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,655.24, 416,554.43 and 225,041.27 is: 310,758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,655.24 : 416,554.43 = 225,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,655.24/416,554.43 = 225,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,655.24x = 416,554.43 × 225,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,655.24x = 93,741,938,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,741,938,352.32/301,655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,758.53

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