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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,601.60, 342,902.40 and 60,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,601.60, 342,902.40 and 60,121.60 is: 90,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,601.60 : 342,902.40 = 60,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,601.60/342,902.40 = 60,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,601.60x = 342,902.40 × 60,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,601.60x = 20,615,840,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615,840,931.84/228,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,182.40

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