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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,705.20, 389,557.80 and 228,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,705.20, 389,557.80 and 228,601.20 is: 342,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,705.20 : 389,557.80 = 228,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,705.20/389,557.80 = 228,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,705.20x = 389,557.80 × 228,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,705.20x = 89,053,380,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,053,380,549.36/259,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,901.80

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