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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,991.06, 325,349.24 and 228,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,991.06, 325,349.24 and 228,652.82 is: 315,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,991.06 : 325,349.24 = 228,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,991.06/325,349.24 = 228,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,991.06x = 325,349.24 × 228,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,991.06x = 74,392,021,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,392,021,210.86/235,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,232.37

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