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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,049.30, 342,073.95 and 103,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,049.30, 342,073.95 and 103,633.30 is: 155,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,049.30 : 342,073.95 = 103,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,049.30/342,073.95 = 103,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,049.30x = 342,073.95 × 103,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,049.30x = 35,450,252,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,252,282.54/228,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,449.95

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