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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,996, 341,994.12 and 61,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,996, 341,994.12 and 61,784 is: 92,676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,996 : 341,994.12 = 61,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,996/341,994.12 = 61,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,996x = 341,994.12 × 61,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,996x = 21,129,764,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,764,710.08/227,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,676.03

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