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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,211.40, 342,317.10 and 95,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,211.40, 342,317.10 and 95,047.40 is: 142,571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,211.40 : 342,317.10 = 95,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,211.40/342,317.10 = 95,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,211.40x = 342,317.10 × 95,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,211.40x = 32,536,350,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536,350,330.54/228,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,571.10

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