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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,040.40, 342,060.60 and 94,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,040.40, 342,060.60 and 94,876.40 is: 142,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,040.40 : 342,060.60 = 94,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,040.40/342,060.60 = 94,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,040.40x = 342,060.60 × 94,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,040.40x = 32,453,478,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453,478,309.84/228,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,314.60

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