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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,700.90, 394,187.47 and 225,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,700.90, 394,187.47 and 225,083.41 is: 310,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,700.90 : 394,187.47 = 225,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,700.90/394,187.47 = 225,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,700.90x = 394,187.47 × 225,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,700.90x = 88,725,056,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,725,056,830.52/285,700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,552.25

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