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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,737.84, 485,375.16 and 224,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,737.84, 485,375.16 and 224,399.84 is: 309,657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,737.84 : 485,375.16 = 224,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,737.84/485,375.16 = 224,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,737.84x = 485,375.16 × 224,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,737.84x = 108,918,108,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,918,108,243.97/351,737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,657.07

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