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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,725.20, 430,810.20 and 225,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,725.20, 430,810.20 and 225,517.20 is: 337,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,725.20 : 430,810.20 = 225,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,725.20/430,810.20 = 225,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,725.20x = 430,810.20 × 225,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,725.20x = 97,155,110,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,155,110,035.44/287,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,666.32

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