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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,045.45, 342,068.18 and 221,484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,045.45, 342,068.18 and 221,484.45 is: 332,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,045.45 : 342,068.18 = 221,484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,045.45/342,068.18 = 221,484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,045.45x = 342,068.18 × 221,484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,045.45x = 75,762,781,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762,781,602.38/228,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,226.68

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