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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,865.30, 499,047.06 and 225,911.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,865.30, 499,047.06 and 225,911.66 is: 311,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,865.30 : 499,047.06 = 225,911.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,865.30/499,047.06 = 225,911.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,865.30x = 499,047.06 × 225,911.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,865.30x = 112,740,549,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,740,549,742.72/361,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,553.91

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