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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,157.30, 342,259.42 and 86,122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,157.30, 342,259.42 and 86,122.21 is: 129,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,157.30 : 342,259.42 = 86,122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,157.30/342,259.42 = 86,122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,157.30x = 342,259.42 × 86,122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,157.30x = 29,476,137,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,476,137,643.72/228,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,192.17

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