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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,875.96, 509,070.52 and 225,663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,875.96, 509,070.52 and 225,663.45 is: 311,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,875.96 : 509,070.52 = 225,663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,875.96/509,070.52 = 225,663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,875.96x = 509,070.52 × 225,663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,875.96x = 114,878,609,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,878,609,836.49/368,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,428.83

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