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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,850.14, 342,828.31 and 108,736.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,850.14, 342,828.31 and 108,736.15 is: 162,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,850.14 : 342,828.31 = 108,736.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,850.14/342,828.31 = 108,736.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,850.14x = 342,828.31 × 108,736.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,850.14x = 37,277,830,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277,830,540.41/228,850.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,891.88

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