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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,881.07, 342,290.25 and 174,862.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,881.07, 342,290.25 and 174,862.22 is: 261,505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,881.07 : 342,290.25 = 174,862.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,881.07/342,290.25 = 174,862.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,881.07x = 342,290.25 × 174,862.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,881.07x = 59,853,631,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,853,631,287.90/228,881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,505.38

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