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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,133.95, 536,981.71 and 225,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,133.95, 536,981.71 and 225,777.80 is: 311,559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,133.95 : 536,981.71 = 225,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,133.95/536,981.71 = 225,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,133.95x = 536,981.71 × 225,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,133.95x = 121,238,545,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,238,545,310.24/389,133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,559.93

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