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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,667.18, 508,798.98 and 225,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,667.18, 508,798.98 and 225,522.45 is: 311,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,667.18 : 508,798.98 = 225,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,667.18/508,798.98 = 225,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,667.18x = 508,798.98 × 225,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,667.18x = 114,745,592,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,745,592,527.10/368,667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,244.39

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