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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,799.72, 342,995.40 and 116,417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,799.72, 342,995.40 and 116,417.08 is: 174,521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,799.72 : 342,995.40 = 116,417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,799.72/342,995.40 = 116,417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,799.72x = 342,995.40 × 116,417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,799.72x = 39,930,522,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930,522,921.43/228,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,521.73

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