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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,092.02, 342,131.04 and 94,968.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,092.02, 342,131.04 and 94,968.92 is: 142,450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,092.02 : 342,131.04 = 94,968.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,092.02/342,131.04 = 94,968.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,092.02x = 342,131.04 × 94,968.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,092.02x = 32,491,816,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491,816,222.60/228,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,450.47

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