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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,258.74, 342,202.56 and 95,238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,258.74, 342,202.56 and 95,238.12 is: 142,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,258.74 : 342,202.56 = 95,238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,258.74/342,202.56 = 95,238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,258.74x = 342,202.56 × 95,238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,258.74x = 32,590,728,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590,728,473.59/228,258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,779.76

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