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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,047.70, 431,293.95 and 225,839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,047.70, 431,293.95 and 225,839.70 is: 338,149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,047.70 : 431,293.95 = 225,839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,047.70/431,293.95 = 225,839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,047.70x = 431,293.95 × 225,839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,047.70x = 97,403,296,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403,296,279.82/288,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,149.88

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