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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.20, 342,004.80 and 217,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.20, 342,004.80 and 217,116.80 is: 325,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.20 : 342,004.80 = 217,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.20/342,004.80 = 217,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.20x = 342,004.80 × 217,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.20x = 74,254,987,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,254,987,760.64/228,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,675.20

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