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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 223,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 223,337.10 is: 335,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.70 : 342,004.05 = 223,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.70/342,004.05 = 223,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.70x = 342,004.05 × 223,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.70x = 76,382,192,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,382,192,715.26/228,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,005.65

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