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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,220.03, 342,498.08 and 108,277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,220.03, 342,498.08 and 108,277.21 is: 162,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,220.03 : 342,498.08 = 108,277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,220.03/342,498.08 = 108,277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,220.03x = 342,498.08 × 108,277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,220.03x = 37,084,736,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084,736,532.76/228,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,495.54

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