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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,047.92, 342,072.60 and 134,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,047.92, 342,072.60 and 134,488 is: 201,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,047.92 : 342,072.60 = 134,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,047.92/342,072.60 = 134,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,047.92x = 342,072.60 × 134,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,047.92x = 46,004,659,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,659,828.80/228,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,732.42

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