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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,331.80, 320,189.40 and 228,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,331.80, 320,189.40 and 228,331.80 is: 320,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,331.80 : 320,189.40 = 228,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,331.80/320,189.40 = 228,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,331.80x = 320,189.40 × 228,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,331.80x = 73,109,422,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,109,422,042.92/228,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,189.40

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