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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,117.78, 353,986.40 and 228,812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,117.78, 353,986.40 and 228,812.04 is: 341,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,117.78 : 353,986.40 = 228,812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,117.78/353,986.40 = 228,812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,117.78x = 353,986.40 × 228,812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,117.78x = 80,996,350,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,996,350,888.29/237,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,587.00

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