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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,425.19, 342,382.91 and 95,261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,425.19, 342,382.91 and 95,261.19 is: 142,785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,425.19 : 342,382.91 = 95,261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,425.19/342,382.91 = 95,261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,425.19x = 342,382.91 × 95,261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,425.19x = 32,615,802,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615,802,965.96/228,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,785.49

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