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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,159.45, 398,760.11 and 225,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,159.45, 398,760.11 and 225,474.01 is: 310,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,159.45 : 398,760.11 = 225,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,159.45/398,760.11 = 225,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,159.45x = 398,760.11 × 225,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,159.45x = 89,910,039,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,910,039,902.37/289,159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,935.85

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