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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,628.80, 342,943.20 and 134,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,628.80, 342,943.20 and 134,150.40 is: 201,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,628.80 : 342,943.20 = 134,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,628.80/342,943.20 = 134,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,628.80x = 342,943.20 × 134,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,628.80x = 46,005,967,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005,967,457.28/228,628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,225.60

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