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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,045.60, 342,068.40 and 224,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,045.60, 342,068.40 and 224,157.60 is: 336,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,045.60 : 342,068.40 = 224,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,045.60/342,068.40 = 224,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,045.60x = 342,068.40 × 224,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,045.60x = 76,677,231,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,677,231,579.84/228,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,236.40

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