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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,835.31, 466,180.99 and 228,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,835.31, 466,180.99 and 228,717.68 is: 315,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,835.31 : 466,180.99 = 228,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,835.31/466,180.99 = 228,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,835.31x = 466,180.99 × 228,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,835.31x = 106,623,833,556.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,623,833,556.91/337,835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,608.91

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