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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,591.52, 342,942.02 and 95,397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,591.52, 342,942.02 and 95,397.68 is: 143,119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,591.52 : 342,942.02 = 95,397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,591.52/342,942.02 = 95,397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,591.52x = 342,942.02 × 95,397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,591.52x = 32,715,873,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,715,873,820.62/228,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,119.37

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