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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,845.19, 473,205.06 and 228,128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,845.19, 473,205.06 and 228,128.58 is: 314,869.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,845.19 : 473,205.06 = 228,128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,845.19/473,205.06 = 228,128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,845.19x = 473,205.06 × 228,128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,845.19x = 107,951,598,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,951,598,386.62/342,845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,869.81

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