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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,285.20, 342,427.80 and 103,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,285.20, 342,427.80 and 103,626.20 is: 155,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,285.20 : 342,427.80 = 103,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,285.20/342,427.80 = 103,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,285.20x = 342,427.80 × 103,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,285.20x = 35,484,491,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,491,688.36/228,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,439.30

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