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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 94,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 94,838.70 is: 142,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.70 : 342,004.05 = 94,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.70/342,004.05 = 94,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.70x = 342,004.05 × 94,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.70x = 32,435,219,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435,219,496.74/228,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,258.05

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