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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,333.76, 315,401.82 and 175,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,333.76, 315,401.82 and 175,274.44 is: 242,109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,333.76 : 315,401.82 = 175,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,333.76/315,401.82 = 175,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,333.76x = 315,401.82 × 175,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,333.76x = 55,281,877,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281,877,375.48/228,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,109.96

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