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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,605.20, 456,907.80 and 225,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,605.20, 456,907.80 and 225,873.20 is: 338,809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,605.20 : 456,907.80 = 225,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,605.20/456,907.80 = 225,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,605.20x = 456,907.80 × 225,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,605.20x = 103,203,226,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,203,226,890.96/304,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,809.80

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