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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,802.52, 342,663.82 and 116,203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,802.52, 342,663.82 and 116,203.41 is: 174,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,802.52 : 342,663.82 = 116,203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,802.52/342,663.82 = 116,203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,802.52x = 342,663.82 × 116,203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,802.52x = 39,818,704,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,818,704,077.12/228,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,030.88

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