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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,655.79, 342,983.82 and 95,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,655.79, 342,983.82 and 95,463.44 is: 143,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,655.79 : 342,983.82 = 95,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,655.79/342,983.82 = 95,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,655.79x = 342,983.82 × 95,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,655.79x = 32,742,415,321.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742,415,321.54/228,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,195.22

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