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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,385, 511,126.86 and 225,142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,385, 511,126.86 and 225,142.70 is: 310,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,385 : 511,126.86 = 225,142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,385/511,126.86 = 225,142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,385x = 511,126.86 × 225,142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,385x = 115,076,481,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,076,481,302.92/370,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,694.23

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