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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,293.86, 341,151.12 and 115,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,293.86, 341,151.12 and 115,052.94 is: 172,685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,293.86 : 341,151.12 = 115,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,293.86/341,151.12 = 115,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,293.86x = 341,151.12 × 115,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,293.86x = 39,250,439,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250,439,340.29/227,293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,685.88

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