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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,664.40, 342,858.08 and 102,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,664.40, 342,858.08 and 102,281.09 is: 153,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,664.40 : 342,858.08 = 102,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,664.40/342,858.08 = 102,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,664.40x = 342,858.08 × 102,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,664.40x = 35,067,898,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067,898,137.71/228,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,359.68

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