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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,321.48, 342,385.86 and 68,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,321.48, 342,385.86 and 68,420.10 is: 102,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,321.48 : 342,385.86 = 68,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,321.48/342,385.86 = 68,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,321.48x = 342,385.86 × 68,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,321.48x = 23,426,074,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,074,779.79/228,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,601.27

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