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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,101.40, 342,152.10 and 94,937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,101.40, 342,152.10 and 94,937.40 is: 142,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,101.40 : 342,152.10 = 94,937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,101.40/342,152.10 = 94,937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,101.40x = 342,152.10 × 94,937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,101.40x = 32,483,030,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483,030,778.54/228,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,406.10

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