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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,621.60, 383,432.40 and 228,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,621.60, 383,432.40 and 228,065.40 is: 342,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,621.60 : 383,432.40 = 228,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,621.60/383,432.40 = 228,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,621.60x = 383,432.40 × 228,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,621.60x = 87,447,663,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,447,663,678.96/255,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,098.10

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