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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,737.62, 341,421.78 and 94,717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,737.62, 341,421.78 and 94,717.38 is: 141,999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,737.62 : 341,421.78 = 94,717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,737.62/341,421.78 = 94,717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,737.62x = 341,421.78 × 94,717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,737.62x = 32,338,576,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,576,476.54/227,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,999.27

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