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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,450, 342,798.97 and 95,341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,450, 342,798.97 and 95,341.89 is: 143,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,450 : 342,798.97 = 95,341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,450/342,798.97 = 95,341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,450x = 342,798.97 × 95,341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,450x = 32,683,101,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,101,689.85/228,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,064.57

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