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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,805.10, 412,207.65 and 228,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,805.10, 412,207.65 and 228,149.10 is: 342,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,805.10 : 412,207.65 = 228,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,805.10/412,207.65 = 228,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,805.10x = 412,207.65 × 228,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,805.10x = 94,044,804,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,044,804,360.62/274,805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,223.65

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