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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,259.24, 342,203.31 and 95,238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,259.24, 342,203.31 and 95,238.61 is: 142,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,259.24 : 342,203.31 = 95,238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,259.24/342,203.31 = 95,238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,259.24x = 342,203.31 × 95,238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,259.24x = 32,590,967,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590,967,581.80/228,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,780.50

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