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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,832.77, 343,169.51 and 93,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,832.77, 343,169.51 and 93,858.50 is: 140,755.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,832.77 : 343,169.51 = 93,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,832.77/343,169.51 = 93,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,832.77x = 343,169.51 × 93,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,832.77x = 32,209,375,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209,375,454.34/228,832.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,755.08

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