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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,105.73, 1,096,236.46 and 225,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,105.73, 1,096,236.46 and 225,530.96 is: 338,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,105.73 : 1,096,236.46 = 225,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,105.73/1,096,236.46 = 225,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,105.73x = 1,096,236.46 × 225,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,105.73x = 247,235,256,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,235,256,011.53/731,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,166.21

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