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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,055.20, 342,082.80 and 103,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,055.20, 342,082.80 and 103,639.20 is: 155,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,055.20 : 342,082.80 = 103,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,055.20/342,082.80 = 103,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,055.20x = 342,082.80 × 103,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,055.20x = 35,453,187,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453,187,725.76/228,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,458.80

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