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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,526.82, 498,848.40 and 225,539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,526.82, 498,848.40 and 225,539.16 is: 311,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,526.82 : 498,848.40 = 225,539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,526.82/498,848.40 = 225,539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,526.82x = 498,848.40 × 225,539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,526.82x = 112,509,849,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509,849,103.34/361,526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,207.48

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