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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,681.83, 343,139.69 and 108,874.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,681.83, 343,139.69 and 108,874.33 is: 163,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,681.83 : 343,139.69 = 108,874.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,681.83/343,139.69 = 108,874.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,681.83x = 343,139.69 × 108,874.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,681.83x = 37,359,103,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359,103,259.49/228,681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,367.17

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