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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,049.10, 342,073.65 and 228,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,049.10, 342,073.65 and 228,049.10 is: 342,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,049.10 : 342,073.65 = 228,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,049.10/342,073.65 = 228,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,049.10x = 342,073.65 × 228,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,049.10x = 78,009,588,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,009,588,016.22/228,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,073.65

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