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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,271.54, 342,340.44 and 86,014.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,271.54, 342,340.44 and 86,014.18 is: 128,996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,271.54 : 342,340.44 = 86,014.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,271.54/342,340.44 = 86,014.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,271.54x = 342,340.44 × 86,014.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,271.54x = 29,446,132,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,446,132,227.44/228,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,996.07

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