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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,140.20, 342,210.30 and 212,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,140.20, 342,210.30 and 212,588.20 is: 318,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,140.20 : 342,210.30 = 212,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,140.20/342,210.30 = 212,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,140.20x = 342,210.30 × 212,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,140.20x = 72,749,871,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749,871,698.46/228,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,882.30

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