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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,656.99, 389,676.93 and 225,490.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,656.99, 389,676.93 and 225,490.33 is: 310,865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,656.99 : 389,676.93 = 225,490.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,656.99/389,676.93 = 225,490.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,656.99x = 389,676.93 × 225,490.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,656.99x = 87,868,379,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,868,379,180.59/282,656.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,865.75

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