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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 85,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 85,847.70 is: 128,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.70 : 342,004.05 = 85,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.70/342,004.05 = 85,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.70x = 342,004.05 × 85,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.70x = 29,360,261,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,360,261,083.19/228,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,771.55

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