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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,663.47, 342,856.67 and 102,280.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,663.47, 342,856.67 and 102,280.15 is: 153,358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,663.47 : 342,856.67 = 102,280.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,663.47/342,856.67 = 102,280.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,663.47x = 342,856.67 × 102,280.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,663.47x = 35,067,431,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067,431,553.27/228,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,358.26

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