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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,995, 341,992.62 and 61,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,995, 341,992.62 and 61,783 is: 92,674.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,995 : 341,992.62 = 61,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,995/341,992.62 = 61,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,995x = 341,992.62 × 61,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,995x = 21,129,330,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,330,041.46/227,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,674.53

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