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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,184.97, 342,323.10 and 70,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,184.97, 342,323.10 and 70,407.50 is: 105,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,184.97 : 342,323.10 = 70,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,184.97/342,323.10 = 70,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,184.97x = 342,323.10 × 70,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,184.97x = 24,102,113,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102,113,663.25/228,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,625.33

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