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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,148.20, 1,287,222.30 and 227,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,148.20, 1,287,222.30 and 227,125.80 is: 340,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,148.20 : 1,287,222.30 = 227,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,148.20/1,287,222.30 = 227,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,148.20x = 1,287,222.30 × 227,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,148.20x = 292,361,394,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,361,394,665.34/858,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,688.70

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