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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.90, 342,005.85 and 101,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.90, 342,005.85 and 101,643.90 is: 152,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.90 : 342,005.85 = 101,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.90/342,005.85 = 101,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.90x = 342,005.85 × 101,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.90x = 34,762,808,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,762,808,416.82/228,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,465.85

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