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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,007.10, 348,010.65 and 228,119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,007.10, 348,010.65 and 228,119.10 is: 342,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,007.10 : 348,010.65 = 228,119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,007.10/348,010.65 = 228,119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,007.10x = 348,010.65 × 228,119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,007.10x = 79,387,876,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,387,876,268.42/232,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,178.65

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