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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,424.44, 342,381.78 and 95,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,424.44, 342,381.78 and 95,260.44 is: 142,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,424.44 : 342,381.78 = 95,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,424.44/342,381.78 = 95,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,424.44x = 342,381.78 × 95,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,424.44x = 32,615,439,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615,439,010.78/228,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,784.37

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