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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,727.40, 343,104.54 and 88,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,727.40, 343,104.54 and 88,486.76 is: 132,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,727.40 : 343,104.54 = 88,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,727.40/343,104.54 = 88,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,727.40x = 343,104.54 × 88,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,727.40x = 30,360,209,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360,209,085.89/228,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,735.34

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