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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,243.10, 342,364.65 and 224,355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,243.10, 342,364.65 and 224,355.10 is: 336,532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,243.10 : 342,364.65 = 224,355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,243.10/342,364.65 = 224,355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,243.10x = 342,364.65 × 224,355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,243.10x = 76,811,255,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,811,255,287.22/228,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,532.65

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