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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,165.55, 342,285.23 and 95,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,165.55, 342,285.23 and 95,059.26 is: 142,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,165.55 : 342,285.23 = 95,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,165.55/342,285.23 = 95,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,165.55x = 342,285.23 × 95,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,165.55x = 32,537,380,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537,380,672.73/228,165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,604.27

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