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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,384.06, 342,075.92 and 115,871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,384.06, 342,075.92 and 115,871.01 is: 173,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,384.06 : 342,075.92 = 115,871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,384.06/342,075.92 = 115,871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,384.06x = 342,075.92 × 115,871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,384.06x = 39,636,681,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,636,681,767.72/228,384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,552.75

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