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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,137.90, 498,206.85 and 225,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,137.90, 498,206.85 and 225,849.70 is: 338,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,137.90 : 498,206.85 = 225,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,137.90/498,206.85 = 225,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,137.90x = 498,206.85 × 225,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,137.90x = 112,519,867,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,519,867,610.45/332,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,774.55

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