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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,344.58, 342,549.63 and 70,585.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,344.58, 342,549.63 and 70,585.29 is: 105,888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,344.58 : 342,549.63 = 70,585.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,344.58/342,549.63 = 70,585.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,344.58x = 342,549.63 × 70,585.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,344.58x = 24,178,964,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178,964,972.94/228,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,888.06

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