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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,140.06, 512,166.88 and 225,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,140.06, 512,166.88 and 225,893.18 is: 311,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,140.06 : 512,166.88 = 225,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,140.06/512,166.88 = 225,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,140.06x = 512,166.88 × 225,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,140.06x = 115,695,005,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,695,005,213.88/371,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,728.69

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