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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,445.84, 342,627.48 and 62,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,445.84, 342,627.48 and 62,194.96 is: 93,281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,445.84 : 342,627.48 = 62,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,445.84/342,627.48 = 62,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,445.84x = 342,627.48 × 62,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,445.84x = 21,309,702,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,309,702,413.50/228,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,281.20

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