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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,829.58, 325,647.10 and 228,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,829.58, 325,647.10 and 228,203.66 is: 315,116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,829.58 : 325,647.10 = 228,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,829.58/325,647.10 = 228,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,829.58x = 325,647.10 × 228,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,829.58x = 74,313,857,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313,857,319.13/235,829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,116.78

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