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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,046.60, 342,069.90 and 228,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,046.60, 342,069.90 and 228,046.60 is: 342,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,046.60 : 342,069.90 = 228,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,046.60/342,069.90 = 228,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,046.60x = 342,069.90 × 228,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,046.60x = 78,007,877,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,007,877,657.34/228,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,069.90

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