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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,216.40, 342,324.60 and 62,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,216.40, 342,324.60 and 62,004.40 is: 93,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,216.40 : 342,324.60 = 62,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,216.40/342,324.60 = 62,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,216.40x = 342,324.60 × 62,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,216.40x = 21,225,631,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,631,428.24/228,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,006.60

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