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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,156.95, 398,756.66 and 225,471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,156.95, 398,756.66 and 225,471.51 is: 310,932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,156.95 : 398,756.66 = 225,471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,156.95/398,756.66 = 225,471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,156.95x = 398,756.66 × 225,471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,156.95x = 89,908,265,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,908,265,125.40/289,156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,932.40

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