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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,143.70, 342,215.55 and 212,591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,143.70, 342,215.55 and 212,591.70 is: 318,887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,143.70 : 342,215.55 = 212,591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,143.70/342,215.55 = 212,591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,143.70x = 342,215.55 × 212,591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,143.70x = 72,752,185,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,752,185,540.94/228,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,887.55

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