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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,051.60, 342,077.40 and 228,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,051.60, 342,077.40 and 228,051.60 is: 342,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,051.60 : 342,077.40 = 228,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,051.60/342,077.40 = 228,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,051.60x = 342,077.40 × 228,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,051.60x = 78,011,298,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011,298,393.84/228,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,077.40

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