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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,268.24, 368,610.49 and 228,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,268.24, 368,610.49 and 228,240.14 is: 343,019.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,268.24 : 368,610.49 = 228,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,268.24/368,610.49 = 228,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,268.24x = 368,610.49 × 228,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,268.24x = 84,131,708,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131,708,811.71/245,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,019.17

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