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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,314.42, 360,012.23 and 228,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,314.42, 360,012.23 and 228,250.74 is: 340,522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,314.42 : 360,012.23 = 228,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,314.42/360,012.23 = 228,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,314.42x = 360,012.23 × 228,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,314.42x = 82,173,056,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,173,056,765.30/241,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,522.78

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