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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,351.55, 533,178.99 and 225,180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,351.55, 533,178.99 and 225,180.63 is: 310,757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,351.55 : 533,178.99 = 225,180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,351.55/533,178.99 = 225,180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,351.55x = 533,178.99 × 225,180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,351.55x = 120,061,580,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,061,580,870.96/386,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,757.34

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