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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,747.26, 343,023.68 and 93,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,747.26, 343,023.68 and 93,718.37 is: 140,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,747.26 : 343,023.68 = 93,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,747.26/343,023.68 = 93,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,747.26x = 343,023.68 × 93,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,747.26x = 32,147,617,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,617,977.29/228,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,537.72

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