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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,101.80, 657,152.70 and 228,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,101.80, 657,152.70 and 228,149.80 is: 342,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,101.80 : 657,152.70 = 228,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,101.80/657,152.70 = 228,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,101.80x = 657,152.70 × 228,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,101.80x = 149,929,257,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,929,257,074.46/438,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,224.70

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