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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,541.02, 343,032.66 and 110,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,541.02, 343,032.66 and 110,295.60 is: 165,550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,541.02 : 343,032.66 = 110,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,541.02/343,032.66 = 110,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,541.02x = 343,032.66 × 110,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,541.02x = 37,834,993,054.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834,993,054.30/228,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,550.12

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