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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,402, 342,738 and 127,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,402, 342,738 and 127,284.48 is: 191,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,402 : 342,738 = 127,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,402/342,738 = 127,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,402x = 342,738 × 127,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,402x = 43,625,228,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,625,228,106.24/228,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,001.95

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