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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,950.03, 343,477.38 and 79,190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,950.03, 343,477.38 and 79,190.19 is: 118,803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,950.03 : 343,477.38 = 79,190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,950.03/343,477.38 = 79,190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,950.03x = 343,477.38 × 79,190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,950.03x = 27,200,038,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,200,038,834.42/228,950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,803.39

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