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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,144.40, 498,216.60 and 225,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,144.40, 498,216.60 and 225,856.20 is: 338,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,144.40 : 498,216.60 = 225,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,144.40/498,216.60 = 225,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,144.40x = 498,216.60 × 225,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,144.40x = 112,525,308,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,525,308,052.92/332,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,784.30

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