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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,277.08, 341,916.30 and 115,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,277.08, 341,916.30 and 115,763.40 is: 173,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,277.08 : 341,916.30 = 115,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,277.08/341,916.30 = 115,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,277.08x = 341,916.30 × 115,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,277.08x = 39,581,393,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581,393,403.42/228,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,391.89

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