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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,268.72, 342,217.56 and 95,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,268.72, 342,217.56 and 95,248.16 is: 142,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,268.72 : 342,217.56 = 95,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,268.72/342,217.56 = 95,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,268.72x = 342,217.56 × 95,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,268.72x = 32,595,592,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,592,909.69/228,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,794.83

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