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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,539.39, 421,528.62 and 225,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,539.39, 421,528.62 and 225,158.64 is: 310,633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,539.39 : 421,528.62 = 225,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,539.39/421,528.62 = 225,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,539.39x = 421,528.62 × 225,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,539.39x = 94,910,810,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,910,810,800.28/305,539.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,633.63

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