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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,778.38, 342,684.80 and 183,554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,778.38, 342,684.80 and 183,554.89 is: 274,945.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,778.38 : 342,684.80 = 183,554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,778.38/342,684.80 = 183,554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,778.38x = 342,684.80 × 183,554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,778.38x = 62,901,469,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901,469,636.72/228,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,945.00

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