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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,010.10, 360,015.15 and 228,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,010.10, 360,015.15 and 228,346.10 is: 342,519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,010.10 : 360,015.15 = 228,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,010.10/360,015.15 = 228,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,010.10x = 360,015.15 × 228,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,010.10x = 82,208,055,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,208,055,443.42/240,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,519.15

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