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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,643.43, 342,982.85 and 68,706.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,643.43, 342,982.85 and 68,706.86 is: 103,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,643.43 : 342,982.85 = 68,706.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,643.43/342,982.85 = 68,706.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,643.43x = 342,982.85 × 68,706.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,643.43x = 23,565,272,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,272,598.90/228,643.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,065.60

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