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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,280.70, 342,421.05 and 103,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,280.70, 342,421.05 and 103,621.70 is: 155,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,280.70 : 342,421.05 = 103,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,280.70/342,421.05 = 103,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,280.70x = 342,421.05 × 103,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,280.70x = 35,482,251,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482,251,316.79/228,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,432.55

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