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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,537.27, 342,813.20 and 70,767.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,537.27, 342,813.20 and 70,767.09 is: 106,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,537.27 : 342,813.20 = 70,767.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,537.27/342,813.20 = 70,767.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,537.27x = 342,813.20 × 70,767.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,537.27x = 24,259,892,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259,892,223.75/228,537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,152.89

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