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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,996.80, 344,995.20 and 72,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,996.80, 344,995.20 and 72,241.20 is: 108,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,996.80 : 344,995.20 = 72,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,996.80/344,995.20 = 72,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,996.80x = 344,995.20 × 72,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,996.80x = 24,922,867,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,922,867,242.24/229,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,361.80

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