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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,972.60, 343,361.70 and 110,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,972.60, 343,361.70 and 110,680.20 is: 165,973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,972.60 : 343,361.70 = 110,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,972.60/343,361.70 = 110,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,972.60x = 343,361.70 × 110,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,972.60x = 38,003,341,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003,341,628.34/228,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,973.32

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