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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,849.20, 343,273.80 and 71,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,849.20, 343,273.80 and 71,093.60 is: 106,640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,849.20 : 343,273.80 = 71,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,849.20/343,273.80 = 71,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,849.20x = 343,273.80 × 71,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,849.20x = 24,404,570,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404,570,227.68/228,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,640.40

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