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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,388, 371,563.20 and 228,820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,388, 371,563.20 and 228,820.32 is: 315,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,388 : 371,563.20 = 228,820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,388/371,563.20 = 228,820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,388x = 371,563.20 × 228,820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,388x = 85,021,210,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,021,210,324.22/269,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,608.75

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