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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,870.92, 497,106.45 and 225,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,870.92, 497,106.45 and 225,320.28 is: 337,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,870.92 : 497,106.45 = 225,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,870.92/497,106.45 = 225,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,870.92x = 497,106.45 × 225,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,870.92x = 112,008,164,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,008,164,503.81/331,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,505.21

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