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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.80, 342,002.70 and 115,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.80, 342,002.70 and 115,638.60 is: 173,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.80 : 342,002.70 = 115,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.80/342,002.70 = 115,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.80x = 342,002.70 × 115,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.80x = 39,548,713,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548,713,424.22/228,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,457.90

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