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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,262.88, 342,208.74 and 95,242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,262.88, 342,208.74 and 95,242.22 is: 142,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,262.88 : 342,208.74 = 95,242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,262.88/342,208.74 = 95,242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,262.88x = 342,208.74 × 95,242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,262.88x = 32,592,720,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,592,720,101.00/228,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,785.90

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