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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,227.60, 342,373.80 and 70,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,227.60, 342,373.80 and 70,439.60 is: 105,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,227.60 : 342,373.80 = 70,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,227.60/342,373.80 = 70,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,227.60x = 342,373.80 × 70,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,227.60x = 24,116,673,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116,673,522.48/228,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,669.40

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