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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.70, 319,989.70 and 228,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.70, 319,989.70 and 228,001.70 is: 319,989.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.70 : 319,989.70 = 228,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.70/319,989.70 = 228,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.70x = 319,989.70 × 228,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.70x = 72,958,195,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,958,195,582.49/228,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,989.70

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