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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,811.20, 430,939.20 and 225,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,811.20, 430,939.20 and 225,603.20 is: 337,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,811.20 : 430,939.20 = 225,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,811.20/430,939.20 = 225,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,811.20x = 430,939.20 × 225,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,811.20x = 97,221,262,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,221,262,525.44/287,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,795.27

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