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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,666.62, 343,033.14 and 70,907.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,666.62, 343,033.14 and 70,907.78 is: 106,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,666.62 : 343,033.14 = 70,907.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,666.62/343,033.14 = 70,907.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,666.62x = 343,033.14 × 70,907.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,666.62x = 24,323,718,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,718,423.83/228,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,371.97

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