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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,649.94, 342,851.21 and 181,567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,649.94, 342,851.21 and 181,567.93 is: 272,253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,649.94 : 342,851.21 = 181,567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,649.94/342,851.21 = 181,567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,649.94x = 342,851.21 × 181,567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,649.94x = 62,250,783,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,250,783,545.79/228,649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,253.66

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