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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,544.44, 508,336.82 and 225,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,544.44, 508,336.82 and 225,374.92 is: 310,861.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,544.44 : 508,336.82 = 225,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,544.44/508,336.82 = 225,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,544.44x = 508,336.82 × 225,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,544.44x = 114,566,370,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,566,370,140.55/368,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,861.75

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