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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,362.70, 342,252.45 and 175,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,362.70, 342,252.45 and 175,510.20 is: 263,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,362.70 : 342,252.45 = 175,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,362.70/342,252.45 = 175,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,362.70x = 342,252.45 × 175,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,362.70x = 60,068,795,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068,795,949.99/228,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,041.19

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