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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,035.70, 342,053.55 and 221,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,035.70, 342,053.55 and 221,474.70 is: 332,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,035.70 : 342,053.55 = 221,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,035.70/342,053.55 = 221,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,035.70x = 342,053.55 × 221,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,035.70x = 75,756,207,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,756,207,370.19/228,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,212.05

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