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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,241.99, 506,213.37 and 225,701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,241.99, 506,213.37 and 225,701.66 is: 338,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,241.99 : 506,213.37 = 225,701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,241.99/506,213.37 = 225,701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,241.99x = 506,213.37 × 225,701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,241.99x = 114,253,194,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,253,194,263.62/337,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,786.98

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