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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,048.20, 342,072.30 and 94,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,048.20, 342,072.30 and 94,884.20 is: 142,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,048.20 : 342,072.30 = 94,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,048.20/342,072.30 = 94,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,048.20x = 342,072.30 × 94,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,048.20x = 32,457,256,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457,256,527.66/228,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,326.30

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