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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,004.80, 342,007.20 and 134,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,004.80, 342,007.20 and 134,692.80 is: 202,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,004.80 : 342,007.20 = 134,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,004.80/342,007.20 = 134,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,004.80x = 342,007.20 × 134,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,004.80x = 46,065,907,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065,907,388.16/228,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,039.20

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