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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,190.20, 1,282,785.30 and 224,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,190.20, 1,282,785.30 and 224,167.80 is: 336,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,190.20 : 1,282,785.30 = 224,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,190.20/1,282,785.30 = 224,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,190.20x = 1,282,785.30 × 224,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,190.20x = 287,559,158,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,559,158,573.34/855,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,251.70

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