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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,543.44, 508,335.44 and 225,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,543.44, 508,335.44 and 225,373.92 is: 310,860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,543.44 : 508,335.44 = 225,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,543.44/508,335.44 = 225,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,543.44x = 508,335.44 × 225,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,543.44x = 114,565,550,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,565,550,787.73/368,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,860.37

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