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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,902.60, 343,353.90 and 225,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,902.60, 343,353.90 and 225,014.60 is: 337,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,902.60 : 343,353.90 = 225,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,902.60/343,353.90 = 225,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,902.60x = 343,353.90 × 225,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,902.60x = 77,259,640,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,259,640,466.94/228,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,521.90

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