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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,452.70, 341,901.45 and 200,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,452.70, 341,901.45 and 200,459.10 is: 300,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,452.70 : 341,901.45 = 200,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,452.70/341,901.45 = 200,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,452.70x = 341,901.45 × 200,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,452.70x = 68,537,256,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,537,256,955.70/228,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,006.33

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