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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,593.70, 342,890.55 and 95,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,593.70, 342,890.55 and 95,429.70 is: 143,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,593.70 : 342,890.55 = 95,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,593.70/342,890.55 = 95,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,593.70x = 342,890.55 × 95,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,593.70x = 32,721,942,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721,942,319.34/228,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,144.55

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