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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,870.76, 342,020.62 and 115,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,870.76, 342,020.62 and 115,631.52 is: 173,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,870.76 : 342,020.62 = 115,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,870.76/342,020.62 = 115,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,870.76x = 342,020.62 × 115,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,870.76x = 39,548,364,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548,364,161.94/227,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,556.12

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