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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,010.70, 342,016.05 and 85,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,010.70, 342,016.05 and 85,855.70 is: 128,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,010.70 : 342,016.05 = 85,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,010.70/342,016.05 = 85,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,010.70x = 342,016.05 × 85,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,010.70x = 29,364,027,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,364,027,383.99/228,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,783.55

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