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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,479.02, 342,939.93 and 110,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,479.02, 342,939.93 and 110,233.52 is: 165,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,479.02 : 342,939.93 = 110,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,479.02/342,939.93 = 110,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,479.02x = 342,939.93 × 110,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,479.02x = 37,803,475,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,475,632.45/228,479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,457.10

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