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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,979.08, 342,091.73 and 94,951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,979.08, 342,091.73 and 94,951.16 is: 142,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,979.08 : 342,091.73 = 94,951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,979.08/342,091.73 = 94,951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,979.08x = 342,091.73 × 94,951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,979.08x = 32,482,005,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,482,005,116.83/227,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,478.01

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