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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,212.10, 342,318.15 and 115,909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,212.10, 342,318.15 and 115,909.65 is: 173,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,212.10 : 342,318.15 = 115,909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,212.10/342,318.15 = 115,909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,212.10x = 342,318.15 × 115,909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,212.10x = 39,677,976,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,677,976,955.15/228,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,864.48

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