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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,524.58, 315,692.46 and 182,523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,524.58, 315,692.46 and 182,523.78 is: 252,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,524.58 : 315,692.46 = 182,523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,524.58/315,692.46 = 182,523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,524.58x = 315,692.46 × 182,523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,524.58x = 57,621,381,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621,381,116.70/228,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,145.22

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