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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,806.48, 343,211.75 and 93,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,806.48, 343,211.75 and 93,944.72 is: 140,917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,806.48 : 343,211.75 = 93,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,806.48/343,211.75 = 93,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,806.48x = 343,211.75 × 93,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,806.48x = 32,242,931,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,242,931,754.46/228,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,917.91

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