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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,005.20, 342,007.80 and 133,526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,005.20, 342,007.80 and 133,526.80 is: 200,290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,005.20 : 342,007.80 = 133,526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,005.20/342,007.80 = 133,526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,005.20x = 342,007.80 × 133,526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,005.20x = 45,667,207,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,207,109.04/228,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,290.20

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