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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,218.60, 342,327.90 and 228,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,218.60, 342,327.90 and 228,218.60 is: 342,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,218.60 : 342,327.90 = 228,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,218.60/342,327.90 = 228,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,218.60x = 342,327.90 × 228,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,218.60x = 78,125,594,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,125,594,078.94/228,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,327.90

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