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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,263.13, 342,209.12 and 95,242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,263.13, 342,209.12 and 95,242.47 is: 142,786.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,263.13 : 342,209.12 = 95,242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,263.13/342,209.12 = 95,242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,263.13x = 342,209.12 × 95,242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,263.13x = 32,592,841,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,592,841,369.11/228,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,786.27

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