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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,846.80, 380,770.20 and 228,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,846.80, 380,770.20 and 228,477.60 is: 342,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,846.80 : 380,770.20 = 228,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,846.80/380,770.20 = 228,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,846.80x = 380,770.20 × 228,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,846.80x = 86,997,461,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,997,461,447.52/253,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,716.40

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