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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,266.70, 537,195.04 and 228,167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,266.70, 537,195.04 and 228,167.42 is: 314,875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,266.70 : 537,195.04 = 228,167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,266.70/537,195.04 = 228,167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,266.70x = 537,195.04 × 228,167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,266.70x = 122,570,403,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,570,403,057.20/389,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,875.13

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