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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,338.31, 422,921.90 and 225,787.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,338.31, 422,921.90 and 225,787.12 is: 339,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,338.31 : 422,921.90 = 225,787.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,338.31/422,921.90 = 225,787.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,338.31x = 422,921.90 × 225,787.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,338.31x = 95,490,317,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,490,317,785.93/281,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,414.56

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