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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,542.30, 348,813.45 and 228,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,542.30, 348,813.45 and 228,605.70 is: 342,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,542.30 : 348,813.45 = 228,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,542.30/348,813.45 = 228,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,542.30x = 348,813.45 × 228,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,542.30x = 79,740,742,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,740,742,906.67/232,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,908.55

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