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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,538.27, 342,814.70 and 70,768.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,538.27, 342,814.70 and 70,768.09 is: 106,154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,538.27 : 342,814.70 = 70,768.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,538.27/342,814.70 = 70,768.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,538.27x = 342,814.70 × 70,768.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,538.27x = 24,260,341,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,260,341,542.92/228,538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,154.39

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