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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,460.02, 342,788.04 and 88,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,460.02, 342,788.04 and 88,317.06 is: 132,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,460.02 : 342,788.04 = 88,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,460.02/342,788.04 = 88,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,460.02x = 342,788.04 × 88,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,460.02x = 30,274,031,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274,031,895.96/228,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,513.48

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