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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,409.23, 342,387.84 and 108,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,409.23, 342,387.84 and 108,255.02 is: 162,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,409.23 : 342,387.84 = 108,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,409.23/342,387.84 = 108,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,409.23x = 342,387.84 × 108,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,409.23x = 37,065,201,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,201,160.97/228,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,275.41

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