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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,230.60, 342,345.90 and 228,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,230.60, 342,345.90 and 228,230.60 is: 342,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,230.60 : 342,345.90 = 228,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,230.60/342,345.90 = 228,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,230.60x = 342,345.90 × 228,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,230.60x = 78,133,810,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,133,810,164.54/228,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,345.90

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