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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,921.84, 341,924.08 and 114,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,921.84, 341,924.08 and 114,129 is: 171,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,921.84 : 341,924.08 = 114,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,921.84/341,924.08 = 114,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,921.84x = 341,924.08 × 114,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,921.84x = 39,023,453,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,023,453,326.32/227,921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,214.19

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