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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,841.46, 316,251.30 and 222,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,841.46, 316,251.30 and 222,209.28 is: 304,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,841.46 : 316,251.30 = 222,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,841.46/316,251.30 = 222,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,841.46x = 316,251.30 × 222,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,841.46x = 70,273,973,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,273,973,672.06/230,841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,425.27

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