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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,739.20, 430,831.20 and 225,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,739.20, 430,831.20 and 225,531.20 is: 337,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,739.20 : 430,831.20 = 225,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,739.20/430,831.20 = 225,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,739.20x = 430,831.20 × 225,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,739.20x = 97,165,877,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,165,877,533.44/287,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,687.31

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