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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,510.40, 342,182.40 and 181,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,510.40, 342,182.40 and 181,854.40 is: 272,317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,510.40 : 342,182.40 = 181,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,510.40/342,182.40 = 181,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,510.40x = 342,182.40 × 181,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,510.40x = 62,227,375,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227,375,042.56/228,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,317.47

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