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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.90, 342,002.85 and 211,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.90, 342,002.85 and 211,413.10 is: 317,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.90 : 342,002.85 = 211,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.90/342,002.85 = 211,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.90x = 342,002.85 × 211,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.90x = 72,303,882,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,303,882,727.34/228,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,119.65

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