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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,171.56, 342,257.91 and 93,235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,171.56, 342,257.91 and 93,235.62 is: 139,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,171.56 : 342,257.91 = 93,235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,171.56/342,257.91 = 93,235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,171.56x = 342,257.91 × 93,235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,171.56x = 31,910,628,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,910,628,438.75/228,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,853.67

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