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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,251.22, 342,191.34 and 95,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,251.22, 342,191.34 and 95,230.60 is: 142,768.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,251.22 : 342,191.34 = 95,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,251.22/342,191.34 = 95,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,251.22x = 342,191.34 × 95,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,251.22x = 32,587,086,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587,086,623.00/228,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,768.51

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