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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.80, 319,728.80 and 228,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.80, 319,728.80 and 228,002.80 is: 319,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.80 : 319,728.80 = 228,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.80/319,728.80 = 228,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.80x = 319,728.80 × 228,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.80x = 72,899,061,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,899,061,640.64/228,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,728.80

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