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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,771.70, 344,668.35 and 72,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,771.70, 344,668.35 and 72,005.30 is: 108,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,771.70 : 344,668.35 = 72,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,771.70/344,668.35 = 72,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,771.70x = 344,668.35 × 72,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,771.70x = 24,817,947,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,947,942.26/229,771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,011.33

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