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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,031.98, 314,772.93 and 204,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,031.98, 314,772.93 and 204,117.30 is: 281,761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,031.98 : 314,772.93 = 204,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,031.98/314,772.93 = 204,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,031.98x = 314,772.93 × 204,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,031.98x = 64,250,600,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,250,600,584.69/228,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,761.36

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