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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,324.84, 342,585.72 and 88,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,324.84, 342,585.72 and 88,181.88 is: 132,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,324.84 : 342,585.72 = 88,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,324.84/342,585.72 = 88,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,324.84x = 342,585.72 × 88,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,324.84x = 30,209,852,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,209,852,850.75/228,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,310.85

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