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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,354.56, 533,183.14 and 225,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,354.56, 533,183.14 and 225,183.64 is: 310,761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,354.56 : 533,183.14 = 225,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,354.56/533,183.14 = 225,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,354.56x = 533,183.14 × 225,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,354.56x = 120,064,120,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,064,120,251.83/386,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,761.49

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