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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,837.04, 499,008.42 and 225,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,837.04, 499,008.42 and 225,883.52 is: 311,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,837.04 : 499,008.42 = 225,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,837.04/499,008.42 = 225,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,837.04x = 499,008.42 × 225,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,837.04x = 112,717,778,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,717,778,419.24/361,837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,515.31

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