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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,078.30, 342,117.45 and 222,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,078.30, 342,117.45 and 222,246.30 is: 333,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,078.30 : 342,117.45 = 222,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,078.30/342,117.45 = 222,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,078.30x = 342,117.45 × 222,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,078.30x = 76,034,337,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034,337,427.94/228,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,369.45

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