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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,804.73, 343,209.12 and 93,942.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,804.73, 343,209.12 and 93,942.97 is: 140,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,804.73 : 343,209.12 = 93,942.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,804.73/343,209.12 = 93,942.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,804.73x = 343,209.12 × 93,942.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,804.73x = 32,242,084,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,242,084,063.89/228,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,915.29

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