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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,663.61, 343,033.99 and 78,863.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,663.61, 343,033.99 and 78,863.83 is: 118,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,663.61 : 343,033.99 = 78,863.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,663.61/343,033.99 = 78,863.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,663.61x = 343,033.99 × 78,863.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,663.61x = 27,052,973,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052,973,216.84/228,663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,309.05

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