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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,176.46, 527,917.50 and 225,456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,176.46, 527,917.50 and 225,456.21 is: 337,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,176.46 : 527,917.50 = 225,456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,176.46/527,917.50 = 225,456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,176.46x = 527,917.50 × 225,456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,176.46x = 119,022,278,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,022,278,742.68/352,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,962.05

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