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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,285.32, 342,203.34 and 133,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,285.32, 342,203.34 and 133,395.08 is: 199,961.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,285.32 : 342,203.34 = 133,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,285.32/342,203.34 = 133,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,285.32x = 342,203.34 × 133,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,285.32x = 45,648,241,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,648,241,915.57/228,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,961.36

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