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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,903.70, 343,323.15 and 71,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,903.70, 343,323.15 and 71,148.10 is: 106,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,903.70 : 343,323.15 = 71,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,903.70/343,323.15 = 71,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,903.70x = 343,323.15 × 71,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,903.70x = 24,426,789,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,789,808.52/228,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,712.08

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