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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,352.26, 315,427.32 and 175,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,352.26, 315,427.32 and 175,292.94 is: 242,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,352.26 : 315,427.32 = 175,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,352.26/315,427.32 = 175,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,352.26x = 315,427.32 × 175,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,352.26x = 55,292,182,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292,182,279.12/228,352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,135.47

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