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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,651.44, 342,853.45 and 181,569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,651.44, 342,853.45 and 181,569.43 is: 272,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,651.44 : 342,853.45 = 181,569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,651.44/342,853.45 = 181,569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,651.44x = 342,853.45 × 181,569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,651.44x = 62,251,705,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,251,705,490.03/228,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,255.91

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