Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,546, 342,819.81 and 62,334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 228,546, 342,819.81 and 62,334 is: 93,501.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,546 : 342,819.81 = 62,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,546/342,819.81 = 62,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,546x = 342,819.81 × 62,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,546x = 21,369,330,036.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,369,330,036.54/228,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,501.22
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