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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,355.56, 533,184.52 and 225,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,355.56, 533,184.52 and 225,184.64 is: 310,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,355.56 : 533,184.52 = 225,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,355.56/533,184.52 = 225,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,355.56x = 533,184.52 × 225,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,355.56x = 120,064,964,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,064,964,189.77/386,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,762.87

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