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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,139.75, 342,209.63 and 61,927.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,139.75, 342,209.63 and 61,927.75 is: 92,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,139.75 : 342,209.63 = 61,927.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,139.75/342,209.63 = 61,927.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,139.75x = 342,209.63 × 61,927.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,139.75x = 21,192,272,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,192,272,414.23/228,139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,891.63

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