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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,416.70, 342,333.45 and 175,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,416.70, 342,333.45 and 175,564.20 is: 263,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,416.70 : 342,333.45 = 175,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,416.70/342,333.45 = 175,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,416.70x = 342,333.45 × 175,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,416.70x = 60,101,498,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101,498,282.49/228,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,122.17

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