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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,147.24, 341,935.74 and 109,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,147.24, 341,935.74 and 109,786.80 is: 164,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,147.24 : 341,935.74 = 109,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,147.24/341,935.74 = 109,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,147.24x = 341,935.74 × 109,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,147.24x = 37,540,030,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540,030,700.23/228,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,543.00

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