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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,254.50, 490,469.92 and 228,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,254.50, 490,469.92 and 228,154.16 is: 314,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,254.50 : 490,469.92 = 228,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,254.50/490,469.92 = 228,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,254.50x = 490,469.92 × 228,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,254.50x = 111,902,752,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,902,752,602.87/355,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,993.20

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