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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,165.60, 342,248.40 and 224,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,165.60, 342,248.40 and 224,277.60 is: 336,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,165.60 : 342,248.40 = 224,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,165.60/342,248.40 = 224,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,165.60x = 342,248.40 × 224,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,165.60x = 76,758,649,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,758,649,755.84/228,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,416.40

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