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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,667.34, 343,118.11 and 108,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,667.34, 343,118.11 and 108,859.84 is: 163,345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,667.34 : 343,118.11 = 108,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,667.34/343,118.11 = 108,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,667.34x = 343,118.11 × 108,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,667.34x = 37,351,782,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,351,782,555.70/228,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,345.51

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