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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,246.40, 342,369.60 and 222,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,246.40, 342,369.60 and 222,414.40 is: 333,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,246.40 : 342,369.60 = 222,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,246.40/342,369.60 = 222,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,246.40x = 342,369.60 × 222,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,246.40x = 76,147,929,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,147,929,162.24/228,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,621.60

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