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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,904.44, 509,107.08 and 225,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,904.44, 509,107.08 and 225,619.52 is: 311,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,904.44 : 509,107.08 = 225,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,904.44/509,107.08 = 225,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,904.44x = 509,107.08 × 225,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,904.44x = 114,864,495,018.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,864,495,018.20/368,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,366.53

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