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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,178.82, 1,284,166.14 and 225,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,178.82, 1,284,166.14 and 225,141.84 is: 337,685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,178.82 : 1,284,166.14 = 225,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,178.82/1,284,166.14 = 225,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,178.82x = 1,284,166.14 × 225,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,178.82x = 289,119,527,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,119,527,625.30/856,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,685.91

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