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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,230.60, 538,262.70 and 225,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,230.60, 538,262.70 and 225,872.20 is: 338,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,230.60 : 538,262.70 = 225,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,230.60/538,262.70 = 225,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,230.60x = 538,262.70 × 225,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,230.60x = 121,578,580,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,578,580,226.94/359,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,441.60

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