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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,534.99, 431,330.22 and 225,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,534.99, 431,330.22 and 225,392.10 is: 311,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,534.99 : 431,330.22 = 225,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,534.99/431,330.22 = 225,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,534.99x = 431,330.22 × 225,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,534.99x = 97,218,424,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,218,424,079.26/312,534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,064.13

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