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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,833.46, 325,283.44 and 228,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,833.46, 325,283.44 and 228,022.23 is: 314,509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,833.46 : 325,283.44 = 228,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,833.46/325,283.44 = 228,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,833.46x = 325,283.44 × 228,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,833.46x = 74,171,855,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,171,855,370.87/235,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,509.47

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