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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,060.40, 342,090.60 and 218,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,060.40, 342,090.60 and 218,729.20 is: 328,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,060.40 : 342,090.60 = 218,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,060.40/342,090.60 = 218,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,060.40x = 342,090.60 × 218,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,060.40x = 74,825,203,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,825,203,265.52/228,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,093.80

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