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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,315.90, 320,342.10 and 228,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,315.90, 320,342.10 and 228,315.90 is: 320,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,315.90 : 320,342.10 = 228,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,315.90/320,342.10 = 228,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,315.90x = 320,342.10 × 228,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,315.90x = 73,139,194,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,139,194,869.39/228,315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,342.10

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