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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,078.72, 342,176.40 and 94,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,078.72, 342,176.40 and 94,914.72 is: 142,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,078.72 : 342,176.40 = 94,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,078.72/342,176.40 = 94,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,078.72x = 342,176.40 × 94,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,078.72x = 32,477,577,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477,577,196.61/228,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,396.35

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