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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,399.24, 505,044.78 and 225,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,399.24, 505,044.78 and 225,171.40 is: 337,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,399.24 : 505,044.78 = 225,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,399.24/505,044.78 = 225,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,399.24x = 505,044.78 × 225,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,399.24x = 113,721,640,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,721,640,175.29/337,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,053.63

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