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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,903.60, 343,355.40 and 225,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,903.60, 343,355.40 and 225,015.60 is: 337,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,903.60 : 343,355.40 = 225,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,903.60/343,355.40 = 225,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,903.60x = 343,355.40 × 225,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,903.60x = 77,260,321,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260,321,344.24/228,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,523.40

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