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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,829.08, 325,646.41 and 228,203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,829.08, 325,646.41 and 228,203.16 is: 315,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,829.08 : 325,646.41 = 228,203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,829.08/325,646.41 = 228,203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,829.08x = 325,646.41 × 228,203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,829.08x = 74,313,537,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313,537,035.41/235,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,116.09

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