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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,402.85, 342,465.54 and 114,418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,402.85, 342,465.54 and 114,418.09 is: 171,557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,402.85 : 342,465.54 = 114,418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,402.85/342,465.54 = 114,418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,402.85x = 342,465.54 × 114,418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,402.85x = 39,184,252,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,184,252,977.62/228,402.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,557.64

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