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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,833.21, 449,178.66 and 228,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,833.21, 449,178.66 and 228,741.39 is: 315,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,833.21 : 449,178.66 = 228,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,833.21/449,178.66 = 228,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,833.21x = 449,178.66 × 228,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,833.21x = 102,745,751,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,745,751,046.74/325,833.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,332.35

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