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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,255.40, 342,357.18 and 88,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,255.40, 342,357.18 and 88,002.28 is: 131,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,255.40 : 342,357.18 = 88,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,255.40/342,357.18 = 88,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,255.40x = 342,357.18 × 88,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,255.40x = 30,128,212,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,128,212,414.37/228,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,993.43

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