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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,525.40, 342,204.90 and 181,869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,525.40, 342,204.90 and 181,869.40 is: 272,339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,525.40 : 342,204.90 = 181,869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,525.40/342,204.90 = 181,869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,525.40x = 342,204.90 × 181,869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,525.40x = 62,236,599,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,236,599,840.06/228,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,339.97

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