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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,811.70, 343,217.55 and 213,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,811.70, 343,217.55 and 213,259.70 is: 319,889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,811.70 : 343,217.55 = 213,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,811.70/343,217.55 = 213,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,811.70x = 343,217.55 × 213,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,811.70x = 73,194,471,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,194,471,747.74/228,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,889.55

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