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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,049.35, 342,074.03 and 228,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,049.35, 342,074.03 and 228,049.35 is: 342,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,049.35 : 342,074.03 = 228,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,049.35/342,074.03 = 228,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,049.35x = 342,074.03 × 228,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,049.35x = 78,009,759,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,009,759,053.13/228,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,074.03

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