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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,368.76, 318,580.33 and 228,169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,368.76, 318,580.33 and 228,169.72 is: 312,823.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,368.76 : 318,580.33 = 228,169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,368.76/318,580.33 = 228,169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,368.76x = 318,580.33 × 228,169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,368.76x = 72,690,384,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690,384,693.61/232,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,823.40

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