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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,216.80, 404,158.80 and 228,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,216.80, 404,158.80 and 228,226.40 is: 341,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,216.80 : 404,158.80 = 228,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,216.80/404,158.80 = 228,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,216.80x = 404,158.80 × 228,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,216.80x = 92,239,707,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,239,707,952.32/270,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,354.45

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