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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,996.76, 342,039.06 and 94,805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,996.76, 342,039.06 and 94,805.40 is: 142,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,996.76 : 342,039.06 = 94,805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,996.76/342,039.06 = 94,805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,996.76x = 342,039.06 × 94,805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,996.76x = 32,427,149,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427,149,898.92/227,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,226.36

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