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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,239.40, 342,359.10 and 95,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,239.40, 342,359.10 and 95,075.40 is: 142,613.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,239.40 : 342,359.10 = 95,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,239.40/342,359.10 = 95,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,239.40x = 342,359.10 × 95,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,239.40x = 32,549,928,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549,928,376.14/228,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,613.10

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