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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,140.30, 498,210.45 and 225,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,140.30, 498,210.45 and 225,852.10 is: 338,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,140.30 : 498,210.45 = 225,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,140.30/498,210.45 = 225,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,140.30x = 498,210.45 × 225,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,140.30x = 112,521,876,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,521,876,374.45/332,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,778.15

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