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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.40, 342,005.10 and 211,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.40, 342,005.10 and 211,414.60 is: 317,121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.40 : 342,005.10 = 211,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.40/342,005.10 = 211,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.40x = 342,005.10 × 211,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.40x = 72,304,871,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,304,871,414.46/228,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,121.90

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