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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,998.59, 341,813.40 and 94,978.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,998.59, 341,813.40 and 94,978.77 is: 142,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,998.59 : 341,813.40 = 94,978.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,998.59/341,813.40 = 94,978.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,998.59x = 341,813.40 × 94,978.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,998.59x = 32,465,016,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,465,016,301.52/227,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,391.30

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