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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,158.02, 561,376.44 and 224,505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,158.02, 561,376.44 and 224,505.72 is: 336,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,158.02 : 561,376.44 = 224,505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,158.02/561,376.44 = 224,505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,158.02x = 561,376.44 × 224,505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,158.02x = 126,032,221,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,032,221,853.24/374,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,842.23

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