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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,629.68, 389,639.23 and 225,463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,629.68, 389,639.23 and 225,463.03 is: 310,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,629.68 : 389,639.23 = 225,463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,629.68/389,639.23 = 225,463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,629.68x = 389,639.23 × 225,463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,629.68x = 87,849,241,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,849,241,402.67/282,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,828.08

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