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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,164.37, 359,488.77 and 228,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,164.37, 359,488.77 and 228,822.74 is: 314,971.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,164.37 : 359,488.77 = 228,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,164.37/359,488.77 = 228,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,164.37x = 359,488.77 × 228,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,164.37x = 82,259,203,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,259,203,553.19/261,164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,971.00

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