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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.60, 342,005.40 and 211,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.60, 342,005.40 and 211,414.80 is: 317,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.60 : 342,005.40 = 211,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.60/342,005.40 = 211,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.60x = 342,005.40 × 211,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.60x = 72,305,003,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,305,003,239.92/228,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,122.20

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