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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,738.10, 431,607.15 and 228,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,738.10, 431,607.15 and 228,251.70 is: 342,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,738.10 : 431,607.15 = 228,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,738.10/431,607.15 = 228,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,738.10x = 431,607.15 × 228,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,738.10x = 98,515,065,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,515,065,719.66/287,738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,377.55

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