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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,172.99, 537,035.57 and 225,816.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,172.99, 537,035.57 and 225,816.85 is: 311,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,172.99 : 537,035.57 = 225,816.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,172.99/537,035.57 = 225,816.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,172.99x = 537,035.57 × 225,816.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,172.99x = 121,271,678,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,271,678,123.55/389,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,613.81

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