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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,451.41, 315,429.26 and 183,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,451.41, 315,429.26 and 183,377.34 is: 253,194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,451.41 : 315,429.26 = 183,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,451.41/315,429.26 = 183,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,451.41x = 315,429.26 × 183,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,451.41x = 57,842,577,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,842,577,740.08/228,451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,194.23

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