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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,553, 341,329.50 and 61,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,553, 341,329.50 and 61,341 is: 92,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,553 : 341,329.50 = 61,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,553/341,329.50 = 61,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,553x = 341,329.50 × 61,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,553x = 20,937,492,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,937,492,859.50/227,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,011.50

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