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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,404.39, 342,604.67 and 178,526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,404.39, 342,604.67 and 178,526.43 is: 267,788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,404.39 : 342,604.67 = 178,526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,404.39/342,604.67 = 178,526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,404.39x = 342,604.67 × 178,526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,404.39x = 61,163,987,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,163,987,743.80/228,404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,788.15

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