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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,737.20, 430,828.20 and 225,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,737.20, 430,828.20 and 225,529.20 is: 337,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,737.20 : 430,828.20 = 225,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,737.20/430,828.20 = 225,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,737.20x = 430,828.20 × 225,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,737.20x = 97,164,339,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,164,339,283.44/287,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,684.32

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