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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,369.26, 318,581.02 and 228,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,369.26, 318,581.02 and 228,170.22 is: 312,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,369.26 : 318,581.02 = 228,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,369.26/318,581.02 = 228,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,369.26x = 318,581.02 × 228,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,369.26x = 72,690,700,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690,700,280.37/232,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,824.08

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