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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,812.96, 343,268.99 and 93,877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,812.96, 343,268.99 and 93,877.34 is: 140,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,812.96 : 343,268.99 = 93,877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,812.96/343,268.99 = 93,877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,812.96x = 343,268.99 × 93,877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,812.96x = 32,225,179,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,179,685.69/228,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,836.34

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