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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,795.94, 342,989.79 and 116,413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,795.94, 342,989.79 and 116,413.30 is: 174,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,795.94 : 342,989.79 = 116,413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,795.94/342,989.79 = 116,413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,795.94x = 342,989.79 × 116,413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,795.94x = 39,928,573,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,928,573,320.21/228,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,516.09

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