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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,546 : 342,819.81 = 62,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,546/342,819.81 = 62,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,546x = 342,819.81 × 62,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,546x = 21,369,330,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369,330,036.54/228,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,501.22

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