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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,163.48, 574,301.52 and 225,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,163.48, 574,301.52 and 225,172.68 is: 310,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,163.48 : 574,301.52 = 225,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,163.48/574,301.52 = 225,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,163.48x = 574,301.52 × 225,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,163.48x = 129,317,012,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,317,012,386.47/416,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,736.09

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