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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,853.80, 343,280.70 and 135,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,853.80, 343,280.70 and 135,311.40 is: 202,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,853.80 : 343,280.70 = 135,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,853.80/343,280.70 = 135,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,853.80x = 343,280.70 × 135,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,853.80x = 46,449,792,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,449,792,109.98/228,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,967.10

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