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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,721.20, 356,842.80 and 228,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,721.20, 356,842.80 and 228,453.12 is: 315,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,721.20 : 356,842.80 = 228,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,721.20/356,842.80 = 228,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,721.20x = 356,842.80 × 228,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,721.20x = 81,521,851,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,521,851,009.54/258,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,095.37

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