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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,218.40, 342,327.60 and 95,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,218.40, 342,327.60 and 95,054.40 is: 142,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,218.40 : 342,327.60 = 95,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,218.40/342,327.60 = 95,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,218.40x = 342,327.60 × 95,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,218.40x = 32,539,744,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,744,621.44/228,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,581.60

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