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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,608.55, 342,912.83 and 224,234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,608.55, 342,912.83 and 224,234.55 is: 336,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,608.55 : 342,912.83 = 224,234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,608.55/342,912.83 = 224,234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,608.55x = 342,912.83 × 224,234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,608.55x = 76,892,903,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,892,903,003.10/228,608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,351.83

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