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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,841.68, 343,285.59 and 60,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,841.68, 343,285.59 and 60,373.65 is: 90,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,841.68 : 343,285.59 = 60,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,841.68/343,285.59 = 60,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,841.68x = 343,285.59 × 60,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,841.68x = 20,725,404,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725,404,060.70/228,841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,566.56

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