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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,159.12, 342,326.19 and 95,003.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,159.12, 342,326.19 and 95,003.64 is: 142,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,159.12 : 342,326.19 = 95,003.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,159.12/342,326.19 = 95,003.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,159.12x = 342,326.19 × 95,003.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,159.12x = 32,522,234,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522,234,117.33/228,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,541.90

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