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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,375.76, 315,459.78 and 175,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,375.76, 315,459.78 and 175,316.44 is: 242,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,375.76 : 315,459.78 = 175,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,375.76/315,459.78 = 175,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,375.76x = 315,459.78 × 175,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,375.76x = 55,305,285,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,305,285,592.78/228,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,167.93

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