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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,267.72, 342,216.06 and 95,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,267.72, 342,216.06 and 95,247.16 is: 142,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,267.72 : 342,216.06 = 95,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,267.72/342,216.06 = 95,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,267.72x = 342,216.06 × 95,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,267.72x = 32,595,107,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,107,821.39/228,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,793.33

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