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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,100.80, 657,151.20 and 228,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,100.80, 657,151.20 and 228,148.80 is: 342,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,100.80 : 657,151.20 = 228,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,100.80/657,151.20 = 228,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,100.80x = 657,151.20 × 228,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,100.80x = 149,928,257,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,928,257,698.56/438,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,223.20

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