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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,139.20, 342,208.80 and 94,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,139.20, 342,208.80 and 94,975.20 is: 142,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,139.20 : 342,208.80 = 94,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,139.20/342,208.80 = 94,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,139.20x = 342,208.80 × 94,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,139.20x = 32,501,349,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,349,221.76/228,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,462.80

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