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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,427.60, 519,641.40 and 228,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,427.60, 519,641.40 and 228,167.60 is: 342,251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,427.60 : 519,641.40 = 228,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,427.60/519,641.40 = 228,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,427.60x = 519,641.40 × 228,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,427.60x = 118,565,331,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,565,331,098.64/346,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,251.40

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