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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,535.02, 343,023.66 and 110,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,535.02, 343,023.66 and 110,289.60 is: 165,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,535.02 : 343,023.66 = 110,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,535.02/343,023.66 = 110,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,535.02x = 343,023.66 × 110,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,535.02x = 37,831,942,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831,942,251.94/228,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,541.12

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