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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,598.89, 342,133.30 and 225,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,598.89, 342,133.30 and 225,574.44 is: 337,606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,598.89 : 342,133.30 = 225,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,598.89/342,133.30 = 225,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,598.89x = 342,133.30 × 225,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,598.89x = 77,176,527,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,176,527,552.85/228,598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,606.75

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