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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,837.54, 499,009.11 and 225,884.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,837.54, 499,009.11 and 225,884.02 is: 311,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,837.54 : 499,009.11 = 225,884.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,837.54/499,009.11 = 225,884.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,837.54x = 499,009.11 × 225,884.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,837.54x = 112,718,183,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,718,183,783.42/361,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,516.00

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