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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,465.60, 514,281.60 and 224,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,465.60, 514,281.60 and 224,659.20 is: 337,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,465.60 : 514,281.60 = 224,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,465.60/514,281.60 = 224,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,465.60x = 514,281.60 × 224,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,465.60x = 115,538,092,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,538,092,830.72/342,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,371.38

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