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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,217.50, 342,327.06 and 62,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,217.50, 342,327.06 and 62,005.50 is: 93,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,217.50 : 342,327.06 = 62,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,217.50/342,327.06 = 62,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,217.50x = 342,327.06 × 62,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,217.50x = 21,226,160,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,160,518.83/228,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,008.47

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