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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,411.94, 342,687.99 and 102,158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,411.94, 342,687.99 and 102,158.39 is: 153,268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,411.94 : 342,687.99 = 102,158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,411.94/342,687.99 = 102,158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,411.94x = 342,687.99 × 102,158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,411.94x = 35,008,453,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008,453,330.74/228,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,268.93

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