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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,042.20, 383,285.70 and 228,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,042.20, 383,285.70 and 228,048.60 is: 341,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,042.20 : 383,285.70 = 228,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,042.20/383,285.70 = 228,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,042.20x = 383,285.70 × 228,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,042.20x = 87,407,767,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,407,767,285.02/256,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,380.32

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