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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,266.70, 379,900.05 and 228,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,266.70, 379,900.05 and 228,772.30 is: 343,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,266.70 : 379,900.05 = 228,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,266.70/379,900.05 = 228,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,266.70x = 379,900.05 × 228,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,266.70x = 86,910,608,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,910,608,208.62/253,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,158.45

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