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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,030.96, 322,800.44 and 228,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,030.96, 322,800.44 and 228,307.04 is: 316,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,030.96 : 322,800.44 = 228,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,030.96/322,800.44 = 228,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,030.96x = 322,800.44 × 228,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,030.96x = 73,697,610,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,697,610,211.56/233,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,256.74

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