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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,508.39, 508,361.18 and 225,020.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,508.39, 508,361.18 and 225,020.13 is: 310,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,508.39 : 508,361.18 = 225,020.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,508.39/508,361.18 = 225,020.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,508.39x = 508,361.18 × 225,020.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,508.39x = 114,391,497,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,391,497,685.45/368,508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,417.62

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