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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,058.20, 431,309.70 and 225,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,058.20, 431,309.70 and 225,850.20 is: 338,165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,058.20 : 431,309.70 = 225,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,058.20/431,309.70 = 225,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,058.20x = 431,309.70 × 225,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,058.20x = 97,411,382,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,411,382,006.94/288,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,165.63

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