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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,175.28, 341,738.86 and 113,972.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,175.28, 341,738.86 and 113,972.55 is: 170,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,175.28 : 341,738.86 = 113,972.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,175.28/341,738.86 = 113,972.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,175.28x = 341,738.86 × 113,972.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,175.28x = 38,948,849,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948,849,308.29/228,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,697.06

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