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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,005.48, 342,192.54 and 117,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,005.48, 342,192.54 and 117,229.16 is: 175,938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,005.48 : 342,192.54 = 117,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,005.48/342,192.54 = 117,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,005.48x = 342,192.54 × 117,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,005.48x = 40,114,944,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114,944,022.47/228,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,938.51

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