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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.70, 378,047.55 and 228,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.70, 378,047.55 and 228,703.70 is: 343,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.70 : 378,047.55 = 228,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.70/378,047.55 = 228,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.70x = 378,047.55 × 228,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.70x = 86,460,873,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,460,873,460.94/252,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,055.55

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