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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,481.02, 342,942.93 and 110,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,481.02, 342,942.93 and 110,235.33 is: 165,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,481.02 : 342,942.93 = 110,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,481.02/342,942.93 = 110,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,481.02x = 342,942.93 × 110,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,481.02x = 37,804,427,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,427,059.72/228,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,459.81

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