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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,652.95, 342,855.69 and 181,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,652.95, 342,855.69 and 181,570.92 is: 272,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,652.95 : 342,855.69 = 181,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,652.95/342,855.69 = 181,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,652.95x = 342,855.69 × 181,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,652.95x = 62,252,623,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,252,623,060.53/228,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,258.12

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