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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,137.02, 451,791.79 and 225,426.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,137.02, 451,791.79 and 225,426.94 is: 311,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,137.02 : 451,791.79 = 225,426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,137.02/451,791.79 = 225,426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,137.02x = 451,791.79 × 225,426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,137.02x = 101,846,040,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,846,040,736.82/327,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,325.33

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