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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,253.12, 342,547.92 and 108,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,253.12, 342,547.92 and 108,310.48 is: 162,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,253.12 : 342,547.92 = 108,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,253.12/342,547.92 = 108,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,253.12x = 342,547.92 × 108,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,253.12x = 37,101,529,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,101,529,638.20/228,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,545.55

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