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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,254.53, 417,140.69 and 225,640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,254.53, 417,140.69 and 225,640.59 is: 311,405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,254.53 : 417,140.69 = 225,640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,254.53/417,140.69 = 225,640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,254.53x = 417,140.69 × 225,640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,254.53x = 94,123,871,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,123,871,404.61/302,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,405.99

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