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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,510.90, 342,183.15 and 181,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,510.90, 342,183.15 and 181,854.90 is: 272,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,510.90 : 342,183.15 = 181,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,510.90/342,183.15 = 181,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,510.90x = 342,183.15 × 181,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,510.90x = 62,227,682,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227,682,524.94/228,510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,318.22

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