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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.10, 342,004.65 and 224,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.10, 342,004.65 and 224,115.10 is: 336,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.10 : 342,004.65 = 224,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.10/342,004.65 = 224,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.10x = 342,004.65 × 224,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.10x = 76,648,406,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,648,406,335.22/228,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,172.65

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