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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,655.29, 342,983.07 and 95,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,655.29, 342,983.07 and 95,462.94 is: 143,194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,655.29 : 342,983.07 = 95,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,655.29/342,983.07 = 95,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,655.29x = 342,983.07 × 95,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,655.29x = 32,742,172,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742,172,232.43/228,655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,194.47

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