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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,832.52, 343,233.38 and 79,074.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,832.52, 343,233.38 and 79,074.86 is: 118,606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,832.52 : 343,233.38 = 79,074.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,832.52/343,233.38 = 79,074.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,832.52x = 343,233.38 × 79,074.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,832.52x = 27,141,129,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,129,359.29/228,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,606.96

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