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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,050.92, 342,077.10 and 134,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,050.92, 342,077.10 and 134,491 is: 201,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,050.92 : 342,077.10 = 134,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,050.92/342,077.10 = 134,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,050.92x = 342,077.10 × 134,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,050.92x = 46,006,291,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,291,256.10/228,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,736.92

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