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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,158.80, 498,238.20 and 225,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,158.80, 498,238.20 and 225,870.60 is: 338,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,158.80 : 498,238.20 = 225,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,158.80/498,238.20 = 225,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,158.80x = 498,238.20 × 225,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,158.80x = 112,537,361,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,537,361,176.92/332,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,805.90

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