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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,171.28, 341,732.88 and 113,968.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,171.28, 341,732.88 and 113,968.55 is: 170,691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,171.28 : 341,732.88 = 113,968.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,171.28/341,732.88 = 113,968.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,171.28x = 341,732.88 × 113,968.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,171.28x = 38,946,800,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,800,820.92/228,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,691.08

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