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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,813.96, 343,270.49 and 93,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,813.96, 343,270.49 and 93,878.34 is: 140,837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,813.96 : 343,270.49 = 93,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,813.96/343,270.49 = 93,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,813.96x = 343,270.49 × 93,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,813.96x = 32,225,663,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,663,772.19/228,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,837.84

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