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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,419.92, 342,699.95 and 102,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,419.92, 342,699.95 and 102,166.44 is: 153,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,419.92 : 342,699.95 = 102,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,419.92/342,699.95 = 102,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,419.92x = 342,699.95 × 102,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,419.92x = 35,012,433,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012,433,879.68/228,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,281.00

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