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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,314.40, 342,471.60 and 221,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,314.40, 342,471.60 and 221,753.40 is: 332,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,314.40 : 342,471.60 = 221,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,314.40/342,471.60 = 221,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,314.40x = 342,471.60 × 221,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,314.40x = 75,944,241,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,944,241,703.44/228,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,630.10

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