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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,411.80, 350,117.70 and 228,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,411.80, 350,117.70 and 228,227.80 is: 342,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,411.80 : 350,117.70 = 228,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,411.80/350,117.70 = 228,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,411.80x = 350,117.70 × 228,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,411.80x = 79,906,592,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,906,592,412.06/233,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,341.70

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