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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,655.80, 342,983.70 and 224,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,655.80, 342,983.70 and 224,281.80 is: 336,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,655.80 : 342,983.70 = 224,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,655.80/342,983.70 = 224,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,655.80x = 342,983.70 × 224,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,655.80x = 76,925,001,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925,001,606.66/228,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,422.70

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