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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,730.20, 430,817.70 and 225,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,730.20, 430,817.70 and 225,522.20 is: 337,673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,730.20 : 430,817.70 = 225,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,730.20/430,817.70 = 225,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,730.20x = 430,817.70 × 225,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,730.20x = 97,158,955,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,158,955,502.94/287,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,673.82

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