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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,264.13, 342,210.62 and 95,243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,264.13, 342,210.62 and 95,243.47 is: 142,787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,264.13 : 342,210.62 = 95,243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,264.13/342,210.62 = 95,243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,264.13x = 342,210.62 × 95,243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,264.13x = 32,593,326,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593,326,443.43/228,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,787.77

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