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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,764.91, 342,820.53 and 100,527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,764.91, 342,820.53 and 100,527.74 is: 150,647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,764.91 : 342,820.53 = 100,527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,764.91/342,820.53 = 100,527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,764.91x = 342,820.53 × 100,527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,764.91x = 34,462,971,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,462,971,392.40/228,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,647.98

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