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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,610.36, 342,790.42 and 181,527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,610.36, 342,790.42 and 181,527.88 is: 272,192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,610.36 : 342,790.42 = 181,527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,610.36/342,790.42 = 181,527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,610.36x = 342,790.42 × 181,527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,610.36x = 62,226,018,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226,018,226.91/228,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,192.47

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