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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,853.46, 537,895.96 and 225,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,853.46, 537,895.96 and 225,583.70 is: 339,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,853.46 : 537,895.96 = 225,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,853.46/537,895.96 = 225,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,853.46x = 537,895.96 × 225,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,853.46x = 121,340,557,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,340,557,618.41/357,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,078.90

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