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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,217.60, 342,326.40 and 228,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,217.60, 342,326.40 and 228,217.60 is: 342,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,217.60 : 342,326.40 = 228,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,217.60/342,326.40 = 228,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,217.60x = 342,326.40 × 228,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,217.60x = 78,124,909,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,124,909,424.64/228,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,326.40

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