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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,534.40, 342,218.40 and 181,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,534.40, 342,218.40 and 181,878.40 is: 272,353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,534.40 : 342,218.40 = 181,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,534.40/342,218.40 = 181,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,534.40x = 342,218.40 × 181,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,534.40x = 62,242,135,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242,135,042.56/228,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,353.46

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