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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,825.53, 325,641.55 and 228,199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,825.53, 325,641.55 and 228,199.61 is: 315,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,825.53 : 325,641.55 = 228,199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,825.53/325,641.55 = 228,199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,825.53x = 325,641.55 × 228,199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,825.53x = 74,311,275,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,311,275,991.85/235,825.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,111.24

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