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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,068.20, 657,123.90 and 228,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,068.20, 657,123.90 and 228,116.20 is: 342,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,068.20 : 657,123.90 = 228,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,068.20/657,123.90 = 228,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,068.20x = 657,123.90 × 228,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,068.20x = 149,900,606,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,900,606,997.18/438,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,185.55

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