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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,539, 341,308.50 and 61,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,539, 341,308.50 and 61,327 is: 91,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,539 : 341,308.50 = 61,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,539/341,308.50 = 61,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,539x = 341,308.50 × 61,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,539x = 20,931,426,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931,426,379.50/227,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,990.50

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