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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,548.20, 342,822.30 and 130,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,548.20, 342,822.30 and 130,244.20 is: 195,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,548.20 : 342,822.30 = 130,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,548.20/342,822.30 = 130,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,548.20x = 342,822.30 × 130,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,548.20x = 44,650,616,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,650,616,205.66/228,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,366.30

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