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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,447.61, 342,985.87 and 116,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,447.61, 342,985.87 and 116,203.78 is: 174,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,447.61 : 342,985.87 = 116,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,447.61/342,985.87 = 116,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,447.61x = 342,985.87 × 116,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,447.61x = 39,856,254,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,856,254,827.75/228,447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,465.63

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