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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,246.45, 342,147.17 and 95,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,246.45, 342,147.17 and 95,164.76 is: 142,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,246.45 : 342,147.17 = 95,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,246.45/342,147.17 = 95,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,246.45x = 342,147.17 × 95,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,246.45x = 32,560,351,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,351,131.17/228,246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,654.36

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