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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,244.08, 342,299.20 and 85,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,244.08, 342,299.20 and 85,986.72 is: 128,954.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,244.08 : 342,299.20 = 85,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,244.08/342,299.20 = 85,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,244.08x = 342,299.20 × 85,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,244.08x = 29,433,185,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433,185,466.62/228,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,954.87

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