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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,774.24, 343,044.36 and 95,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,774.24, 343,044.36 and 95,618.16 is: 143,378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,774.24 : 343,044.36 = 95,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,774.24/343,044.36 = 95,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,774.24x = 343,044.36 × 95,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,774.24x = 32,801,270,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801,270,501.58/228,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,378.34

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