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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,134.88, 342,202.32 and 94,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,134.88, 342,202.32 and 94,975.74 is: 142,463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,134.88 : 342,202.32 = 94,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,134.88/342,202.32 = 94,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,134.88x = 342,202.32 × 94,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,134.88x = 32,500,918,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,918,571.72/228,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,463.61

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