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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,840.30, 343,260.45 and 216,009.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,840.30, 343,260.45 and 216,009.90 is: 324,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,840.30 : 343,260.45 = 216,009.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,840.30/343,260.45 = 216,009.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,840.30x = 343,260.45 × 216,009.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,840.30x = 74,147,655,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,147,655,478.46/228,840.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,014.85

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