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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,472.02, 342,929.52 and 110,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,472.02, 342,929.52 and 110,226.42 is: 165,446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,472.02 : 342,929.52 = 110,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,472.02/342,929.52 = 110,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,472.02x = 342,929.52 × 110,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,472.02x = 37,799,893,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799,893,301.92/228,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,446.49

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