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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,525.08, 315,693.15 and 182,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,525.08, 315,693.15 and 182,524.28 is: 252,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,525.08 : 315,693.15 = 182,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,525.08/315,693.15 = 182,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,525.08x = 315,693.15 × 182,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,525.08x = 57,621,664,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621,664,904.68/228,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,145.91

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