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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,099.80, 342,149.70 and 134,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,099.80, 342,149.70 and 134,787.80 is: 202,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,099.80 : 342,149.70 = 134,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,099.80/342,149.70 = 134,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,099.80x = 342,149.70 × 134,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,099.80x = 46,117,605,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117,605,333.66/228,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,181.70

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