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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,151.16, 615,802.26 and 255,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,151.16, 615,802.26 and 255,224.44 is: 352,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,151.16 : 615,802.26 = 255,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,151.16/615,802.26 = 255,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,151.16x = 615,802.26 × 255,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,151.16x = 157,167,786,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,167,786,959.23/446,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,274.75

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