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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,481.52, 342,943.68 and 110,236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,481.52, 342,943.68 and 110,236.02 is: 165,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,481.52 : 342,943.68 = 110,236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,481.52/342,943.68 = 110,236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,481.52x = 342,943.68 × 110,236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,481.52x = 37,804,746,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,746,367.35/228,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,460.85

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