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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,940.20, 342,754.20 and 222,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,940.20, 342,754.20 and 222,379.20 is: 332,931.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,940.20 : 342,754.20 = 222,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,940.20/342,754.20 = 222,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,940.20x = 342,754.20 × 222,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,940.20x = 76,221,404,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,221,404,792.64/228,940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,931.50

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