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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,344.70, 342,517.05 and 103,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,344.70, 342,517.05 and 103,685.70 is: 155,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,344.70 : 342,517.05 = 103,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,344.70/342,517.05 = 103,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,344.70x = 342,517.05 × 103,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,344.70x = 35,514,120,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,120,091.19/228,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,528.55

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