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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,650.44, 342,851.96 and 181,568.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,650.44, 342,851.96 and 181,568.43 is: 272,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,650.44 : 342,851.96 = 181,568.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,650.44/342,851.96 = 181,568.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,650.44x = 342,851.96 × 181,568.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,650.44x = 62,251,091,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,251,091,191.78/228,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,254.41

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