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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,417.20, 342,334.20 and 175,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,417.20, 342,334.20 and 175,564.70 is: 263,122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,417.20 : 342,334.20 = 175,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,417.20/342,334.20 = 175,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,417.20x = 342,334.20 × 175,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,417.20x = 60,101,801,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101,801,122.74/228,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,122.92

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