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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,299.32, 342,507.40 and 133,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,299.32, 342,507.40 and 133,609.24 is: 200,448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,299.32 : 342,507.40 = 133,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,299.32/342,507.40 = 133,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,299.32x = 342,507.40 × 133,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,299.32x = 45,762,153,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,762,153,408.38/228,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,448.05

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