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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,017, 342,030.36 and 78,256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,017, 342,030.36 and 78,256.64 is: 117,386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,017 : 342,030.36 = 78,256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,017/342,030.36 = 78,256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,017x = 342,030.36 × 78,256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,017x = 26,766,146,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,766,146,751.59/228,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,386.63

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