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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,652.20, 342,854.58 and 181,570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,652.20, 342,854.58 and 181,570.18 is: 272,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,652.20 : 342,854.58 = 181,570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,652.20/342,854.58 = 181,570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,652.20x = 342,854.58 × 181,570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,652.20x = 62,252,167,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,252,167,804.42/228,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,257.03

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