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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,214.90, 342,322.35 and 228,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,214.90, 342,322.35 and 228,214.90 is: 342,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,214.90 : 342,322.35 = 228,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,214.90/342,322.35 = 228,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,214.90x = 342,322.35 × 228,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,214.90x = 78,123,060,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,123,060,873.02/228,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,322.35

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