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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,501.36, 511,317.50 and 225,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,501.36, 511,317.50 and 225,363.87 is: 311,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,501.36 : 511,317.50 = 225,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,501.36/511,317.50 = 225,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,501.36x = 511,317.50 × 225,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,501.36x = 115,232,489,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,232,489,471.91/370,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,017.73

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