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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,767.20, 343,150.80 and 62,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,767.20, 343,150.80 and 62,555.20 is: 93,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,767.20 : 343,150.80 = 62,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,767.20/343,150.80 = 62,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,767.20x = 343,150.80 × 62,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,767.20x = 21,465,866,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,465,866,924.16/228,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,832.80

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