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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,220.53, 342,498.83 and 108,277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,220.53, 342,498.83 and 108,277.71 is: 162,496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,220.53 : 342,498.83 = 108,277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,220.53/342,498.83 = 108,277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,220.53x = 342,498.83 × 108,277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,220.53x = 37,084,988,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084,988,448.69/228,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,496.29

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