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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,052.10, 357,078.15 and 228,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,052.10, 357,078.15 and 228,210.60 is: 342,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,052.10 : 357,078.15 = 228,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,052.10/357,078.15 = 228,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,052.10x = 357,078.15 × 228,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,052.10x = 81,489,018,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,489,018,858.39/238,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,315.90

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