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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,803.20, 343,204.80 and 213,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,803.20, 343,204.80 and 213,251.20 is: 319,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,803.20 : 343,204.80 = 213,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,803.20/343,204.80 = 213,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,803.20x = 343,204.80 × 213,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,803.20x = 73,188,835,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,188,835,445.76/228,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,876.80

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