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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,425.40, 342,651.54 and 88,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,425.40, 342,651.54 and 88,184.76 is: 132,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,425.40 : 342,651.54 = 88,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,425.40/342,651.54 = 88,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,425.40x = 342,651.54 × 88,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,425.40x = 30,216,643,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216,643,818.53/228,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,282.33

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