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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,323.84, 342,584.22 and 88,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,323.84, 342,584.22 and 88,180.88 is: 132,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,323.84 : 342,584.22 = 88,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,323.84/342,584.22 = 88,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,323.84x = 342,584.22 × 88,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,323.84x = 30,209,377,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,209,377,993.71/228,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,309.35

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