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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.60, 342,003.90 and 61,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.60, 342,003.90 and 61,790.60 is: 92,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.60 : 342,003.90 = 61,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.60/342,003.90 = 61,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.60x = 342,003.90 × 61,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.60x = 21,132,626,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132,626,183.34/228,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,685.90

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