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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,746.76, 394,250.88 and 225,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,746.76, 394,250.88 and 225,129.60 is: 310,616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,746.76 : 394,250.88 = 225,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,746.76/394,250.88 = 225,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,746.76x = 394,250.88 × 225,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,746.76x = 88,757,542,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,757,542,914.05/285,746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,616.10

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