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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,098.80, 342,148.20 and 134,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,098.80, 342,148.20 and 134,786.80 is: 202,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,098.80 : 342,148.20 = 134,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,098.80/342,148.20 = 134,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,098.80x = 342,148.20 × 134,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,098.80x = 46,117,061,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117,061,003.76/228,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,180.20

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