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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,848.67, 499,024.41 and 225,895.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,848.67, 499,024.41 and 225,895.19 is: 311,531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,848.67 : 499,024.41 = 225,895.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,848.67/499,024.41 = 225,895.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,848.67x = 499,024.41 × 225,895.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,848.67x = 112,727,211,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,727,211,416.47/361,848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,531.37

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