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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,217.88, 342,180.98 and 109,653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,217.88, 342,180.98 and 109,653.32 is: 164,409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,217.88 : 342,180.98 = 109,653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,217.88/342,180.98 = 109,653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,217.88x = 342,180.98 × 109,653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,217.88x = 37,521,280,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,521,280,497.85/228,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,409.91

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