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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,858.78, 343,203.90 and 79,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,858.78, 343,203.90 and 79,060.62 is: 118,561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,858.78 : 343,203.90 = 79,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,858.78/343,203.90 = 79,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,858.78x = 343,203.90 × 79,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,858.78x = 27,133,913,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133,913,120.42/228,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,561.82

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