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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,006.02, 322,765.81 and 228,282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,006.02, 322,765.81 and 228,282.10 is: 316,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,006.02 : 322,765.81 = 228,282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,006.02/322,765.81 = 228,282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,006.02x = 322,765.81 × 228,282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,006.02x = 73,681,656,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,681,656,821.47/233,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,222.12

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