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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,029.77, 340,782.26 and 168,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,029.77, 340,782.26 and 168,180.09 is: 251,339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,029.77 : 340,782.26 = 168,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,029.77/340,782.26 = 168,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,029.77x = 340,782.26 × 168,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,029.77x = 57,312,791,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312,791,157.20/228,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,339.07

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