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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,768.20, 343,152.30 and 184,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,768.20, 343,152.30 and 184,481.45 is: 276,722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,768.20 : 343,152.30 = 184,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,768.20/343,152.30 = 184,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,768.20x = 343,152.30 × 184,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,768.20x = 63,305,233,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,305,233,874.84/228,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,722.18

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