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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,265.88, 318,440.16 and 228,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,265.88, 318,440.16 and 228,066.84 is: 312,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,265.88 : 318,440.16 = 228,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,265.88/318,440.16 = 228,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,265.88x = 318,440.16 × 228,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,265.88x = 72,625,641,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625,641,020.29/232,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,683.21

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