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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,907.60, 343,393.80 and 71,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,907.60, 343,393.80 and 71,119.60 is: 106,689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,907.60 : 343,393.80 = 71,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,907.60/343,393.80 = 71,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,907.60x = 343,393.80 × 71,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,907.60x = 24,422,029,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422,029,698.48/228,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,689.47

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