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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,176.48, 498,669.84 and 225,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,176.48, 498,669.84 and 225,263.52 is: 311,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,176.48 : 498,669.84 = 225,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,176.48/498,669.84 = 225,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,176.48x = 498,669.84 × 225,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,176.48x = 112,332,123,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332,123,476.24/361,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,017.27

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