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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,231.35, 341,569.42 and 228,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,231.35, 341,569.42 and 228,231.35 is: 341,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,231.35 : 341,569.42 = 228,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,231.35/341,569.42 = 228,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,231.35x = 341,569.42 × 228,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,231.35x = 77,956,849,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,956,849,845.32/228,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,569.42

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