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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,657.40, 342,402.90 and 182,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,657.40, 342,402.90 and 182,001.40 is: 272,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,657.40 : 342,402.90 = 182,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,657.40/342,402.90 = 182,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,657.40x = 342,402.90 × 182,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,657.40x = 62,317,807,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,317,807,164.06/228,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,537.90

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