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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,154.30, 342,254.92 and 86,119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,154.30, 342,254.92 and 86,119.21 is: 129,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,154.30 : 342,254.92 = 86,119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,154.30/342,254.92 = 86,119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,154.30x = 342,254.92 × 86,119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,154.30x = 29,474,723,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,474,723,329.01/228,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,187.67

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