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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,359.29, 333,725.42 and 228,156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,359.29, 333,725.42 and 228,156.55 is: 314,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,359.29 : 333,725.42 = 228,156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,359.29/333,725.42 = 228,156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,359.29x = 333,725.42 × 228,156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,359.29x = 76,141,638,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,141,638,927.20/242,359.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,168.44

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