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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,268.74, 342,217.53 and 95,248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,268.74, 342,217.53 and 95,248.11 is: 142,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,268.74 : 342,217.53 = 95,248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,268.74/342,217.53 = 95,248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,268.74x = 342,217.53 × 95,248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,268.74x = 32,595,572,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,572,941.37/228,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,794.73

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