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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,936.20, 548,904.30 and 225,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,936.20, 548,904.30 and 225,968.20 is: 338,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,936.20 : 548,904.30 = 225,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,936.20/548,904.30 = 225,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,936.20x = 548,904.30 × 225,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,936.20x = 124,034,916,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,034,916,643.26/365,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,952.30

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