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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,030.77, 340,783.75 and 168,181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,030.77, 340,783.75 and 168,181.09 is: 251,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,030.77 : 340,783.75 = 168,181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,030.77/340,783.75 = 168,181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,030.77x = 340,783.75 × 168,181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,030.77x = 57,313,382,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313,382,529.29/228,030.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,340.56

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