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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,036.96, 341,939.34 and 121,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,036.96, 341,939.34 and 121,482 is: 182,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,036.96 : 341,939.34 = 121,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,036.96/341,939.34 = 121,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,036.96x = 341,939.34 × 121,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,036.96x = 41,539,474,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539,474,901.88/228,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,161.15

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