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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,146.24, 341,934.24 and 109,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,146.24, 341,934.24 and 109,785.80 is: 164,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,146.24 : 341,934.24 = 109,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,146.24/341,934.24 = 109,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,146.24x = 341,934.24 × 109,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,146.24x = 37,539,524,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539,524,085.79/228,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,541.50

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