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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,259.74, 342,204.06 and 95,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,259.74, 342,204.06 and 95,239.11 is: 142,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,259.74 : 342,204.06 = 95,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,259.74/342,204.06 = 95,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,259.74x = 342,204.06 × 95,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,259.74x = 32,591,210,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,591,210,112.79/228,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,781.25

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