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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,328.30, 320,184.50 and 228,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,328.30, 320,184.50 and 228,328.30 is: 320,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,328.30 : 320,184.50 = 228,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,328.30/320,184.50 = 228,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,328.30x = 320,184.50 × 228,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,328.30x = 73,107,182,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,107,182,571.35/228,328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,184.50

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