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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,269.49, 342,218.63 and 95,248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,269.49, 342,218.63 and 95,248.83 is: 142,795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,269.49 : 342,218.63 = 95,248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,269.49/342,218.63 = 95,248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,269.49x = 342,218.63 × 95,248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,269.49x = 32,595,923,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,923,635.46/228,269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,795.80

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