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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,807.10, 412,210.65 and 228,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,807.10, 412,210.65 and 228,151.10 is: 342,226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,807.10 : 412,210.65 = 228,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,807.10/412,210.65 = 228,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,807.10x = 412,210.65 × 228,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,807.10x = 94,046,313,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,046,313,229.22/274,807.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,226.65

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