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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,844.80, 343,267.20 and 71,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,844.80, 343,267.20 and 71,121.60 is: 106,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,844.80 : 343,267.20 = 71,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,844.80/343,267.20 = 71,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,844.80x = 343,267.20 × 71,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,844.80x = 24,413,712,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,712,491.52/228,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,682.40

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