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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,351.26, 315,425.94 and 175,291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,351.26, 315,425.94 and 175,291.94 is: 242,134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,351.26 : 315,425.94 = 175,291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,351.26/315,425.94 = 175,291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,351.26x = 315,425.94 × 175,291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,351.26x = 55,291,624,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291,624,948.92/228,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,134.09

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