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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,162.08, 342,541.20 and 183,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,162.08, 342,541.20 and 183,207.44 is: 275,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,162.08 : 342,541.20 = 183,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,162.08/342,541.20 = 183,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,162.08x = 342,541.20 × 183,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,162.08x = 62,756,096,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,756,096,346.53/228,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,050.51

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