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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,220.40, 342,388.92 and 87,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,220.40, 342,388.92 and 87,941.36 is: 131,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,220.40 : 342,388.92 = 87,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,220.40/342,388.92 = 87,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,220.40x = 342,388.92 × 87,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,220.40x = 30,110,147,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,110,147,273.73/228,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,934.51

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