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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,205.70, 379,808.55 and 228,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,205.70, 379,808.55 and 228,711.30 is: 343,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,205.70 : 379,808.55 = 228,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,205.70/379,808.55 = 228,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,205.70x = 379,808.55 × 228,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,205.70x = 86,866,507,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866,507,221.62/253,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,066.95

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