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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,039.80, 342,059.70 and 133,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,039.80, 342,059.70 and 133,561.40 is: 200,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,039.80 : 342,059.70 = 133,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,039.80/342,059.70 = 133,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,039.80x = 342,059.70 × 133,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,039.80x = 45,685,972,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,685,972,415.58/228,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,342.10

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