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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,761.55, 420,853.64 and 228,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,761.55, 420,853.64 and 228,147.64 is: 315,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,761.55 : 420,853.64 = 228,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,761.55/420,853.64 = 228,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,761.55x = 420,853.64 × 228,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,761.55x = 96,016,764,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,016,764,697.42/304,761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,055.37

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