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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,268.44, 342,431.82 and 88,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,268.44, 342,431.82 and 88,067.16 is: 132,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,268.44 : 342,431.82 = 88,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,268.44/342,431.82 = 88,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,268.44x = 342,431.82 × 88,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,268.44x = 30,156,997,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156,997,881.03/228,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,111.99

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