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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,742.70, 319,617.70 and 228,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,742.70, 319,617.70 and 228,742.70 is: 319,617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,742.70 : 319,617.70 = 228,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,742.70/319,617.70 = 228,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,742.70x = 319,617.70 × 228,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,742.70x = 73,110,215,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,110,215,665.79/228,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,617.70

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