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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,584.15, 342,877.37 and 93,721.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,584.15, 342,877.37 and 93,721.89 is: 140,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,584.15 : 342,877.37 = 93,721.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,584.15/342,877.37 = 93,721.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,584.15x = 342,877.37 × 93,721.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,584.15x = 32,135,113,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135,113,751.69/228,584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,583.30

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