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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,849.14, 342,826.81 and 108,735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,849.14, 342,826.81 and 108,735.15 is: 162,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,849.14 : 342,826.81 = 108,735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,849.14/342,826.81 = 108,735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,849.14x = 342,826.81 × 108,735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,849.14x = 37,277,324,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277,324,609.37/228,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,890.39

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