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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,485.52, 342,718.44 and 62,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,485.52, 342,718.44 and 62,273.52 is: 93,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,485.52 : 342,718.44 = 62,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,485.52/342,718.44 = 62,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,485.52x = 342,718.44 × 62,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,485.52x = 21,342,283,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,283,627.71/228,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,407.60

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