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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,127.67, 342,187.73 and 68,203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,127.67, 342,187.73 and 68,203.97 is: 102,304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,127.67 : 342,187.73 = 68,203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,127.67/342,187.73 = 68,203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,127.67x = 342,187.73 × 68,203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,127.67x = 23,338,559,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,559,619.33/228,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,304.82

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