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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,840.46, 316,249.93 and 222,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,840.46, 316,249.93 and 222,208.28 is: 304,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,840.46 : 316,249.93 = 222,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,840.46/316,249.93 = 222,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,840.46x = 316,249.93 × 222,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,840.46x = 70,273,352,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,273,352,995.42/230,840.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,423.90

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