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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.30, 342,003.45 and 204,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.30, 342,003.45 and 204,382.70 is: 306,574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.30 : 342,003.45 = 204,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.30/342,003.45 = 204,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.30x = 342,003.45 × 204,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.30x = 69,899,588,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,899,588,520.32/228,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,574.05

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