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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,537.27, 343,027.04 and 110,291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,537.27, 343,027.04 and 110,291.85 is: 165,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,537.27 : 343,027.04 = 110,291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,537.27/343,027.04 = 110,291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,537.27x = 343,027.04 × 110,291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,537.27x = 37,833,086,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,833,086,290.16/228,537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,544.49

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