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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,589, 341,383.50 and 61,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,589, 341,383.50 and 61,377 is: 92,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,589 : 341,383.50 = 61,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,589/341,383.50 = 61,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,589x = 341,383.50 × 61,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,589x = 20,953,095,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953,095,079.50/227,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,065.50

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