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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,245.40, 342,368.10 and 62,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,245.40, 342,368.10 and 62,033.40 is: 93,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,245.40 : 342,368.10 = 62,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,245.40/342,368.10 = 62,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,245.40x = 342,368.10 × 62,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,245.40x = 21,238,257,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238,257,294.54/228,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,050.10

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