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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,650.19, 342,851.58 and 181,568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,650.19, 342,851.58 and 181,568.18 is: 272,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,650.19 : 342,851.58 = 181,568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,650.19/342,851.58 = 181,568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,650.19x = 342,851.58 × 181,568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,650.19x = 62,250,937,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,250,937,390.72/228,650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,254.04

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