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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,214.41, 342,330.27 and 78,454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,214.41, 342,330.27 and 78,454.09 is: 117,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,214.41 : 342,330.27 = 78,454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,214.41/342,330.27 = 78,454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,214.41x = 342,330.27 × 78,454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,214.41x = 26,857,209,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,857,209,812.30/228,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,684.11

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