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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,518.92, 508,301.64 and 225,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,518.92, 508,301.64 and 225,349.44 is: 310,826.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,518.92 : 508,301.64 = 225,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,518.92/508,301.64 = 225,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,518.92x = 508,301.64 × 225,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,518.92x = 114,545,489,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,545,489,925.08/368,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,826.62

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