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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,907.24, 343,265.82 and 88,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,907.24, 343,265.82 and 88,585 is: 132,840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,907.24 : 343,265.82 = 88,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,907.24/343,265.82 = 88,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,907.24x = 343,265.82 × 88,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,907.24x = 30,408,202,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408,202,664.70/228,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,840.72

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