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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,999.26, 342,042.81 and 94,807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,999.26, 342,042.81 and 94,807.90 is: 142,230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,999.26 : 342,042.81 = 94,807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,999.26/342,042.81 = 94,807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,999.26x = 342,042.81 × 94,807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,999.26x = 32,428,360,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428,360,526.20/227,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,230.11

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