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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,737.10, 431,605.65 and 228,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,737.10, 431,605.65 and 228,250.70 is: 342,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,737.10 : 431,605.65 = 228,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,737.10/431,605.65 = 228,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,737.10x = 431,605.65 × 228,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,737.10x = 98,514,291,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,514,291,736.46/287,737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,376.05

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