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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,045.70, 342,068.55 and 221,484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,045.70, 342,068.55 and 221,484.70 is: 332,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,045.70 : 342,068.55 = 221,484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,045.70/342,068.55 = 221,484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,045.70x = 342,068.55 × 221,484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,045.70x = 75,762,950,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762,950,176.19/228,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,227.05

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