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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,570.08, 342,909.86 and 95,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,570.08, 342,909.86 and 95,376.25 is: 143,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,570.08 : 342,909.86 = 95,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,570.08/342,909.86 = 95,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,570.08x = 342,909.86 × 95,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,570.08x = 32,705,456,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705,456,534.83/228,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,087.22

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