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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,736.60, 431,604.90 and 228,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,736.60, 431,604.90 and 228,250.20 is: 342,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,736.60 : 431,604.90 = 228,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,736.60/431,604.90 = 228,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,736.60x = 431,604.90 × 228,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,736.60x = 98,513,904,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,513,904,745.98/287,736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,375.30

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