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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,195.09, 342,460.83 and 108,252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,195.09, 342,460.83 and 108,252.42 is: 162,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,195.09 : 342,460.83 = 108,252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,195.09/342,460.83 = 108,252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,195.09x = 342,460.83 × 108,252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,195.09x = 37,072,213,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,072,213,602.71/228,195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,458.42

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