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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,997.59, 341,811.90 and 94,977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,997.59, 341,811.90 and 94,977.77 is: 142,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,997.59 : 341,811.90 = 94,977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,997.59/341,811.90 = 94,977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,997.59x = 341,811.90 × 94,977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,997.59x = 32,464,530,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464,530,312.40/227,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,389.80

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