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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,651.76, 342,363.24 and 186,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,651.76, 342,363.24 and 186,358.48 is: 279,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,651.76 : 342,363.24 = 186,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,651.76/342,363.24 = 186,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,651.76x = 342,363.24 × 186,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,651.76x = 63,802,293,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,802,293,014.28/228,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,036.96

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