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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,398.24, 505,043.28 and 225,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,398.24, 505,043.28 and 225,170.40 is: 337,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,398.24 : 505,043.28 = 225,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,398.24/505,043.28 = 225,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,398.24x = 505,043.28 × 225,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,398.24x = 113,720,797,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,720,797,374.91/337,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,052.14

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