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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,197.10, 342,463.84 and 108,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,197.10, 342,463.84 and 108,254.42 is: 162,461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,197.10 : 342,463.84 = 108,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,197.10/342,463.84 = 108,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,197.10x = 342,463.84 × 108,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,197.10x = 37,073,224,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073,224,370.17/228,197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,461.42

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