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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,357.70, 342,536.55 and 103,698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,357.70, 342,536.55 and 103,698.70 is: 155,548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,357.70 : 342,536.55 = 103,698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,357.70/342,536.55 = 103,698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,357.70x = 342,536.55 × 103,698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,357.70x = 35,520,594,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520,594,937.49/228,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,548.05

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