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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,962.26, 315,603.94 and 180,485.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,962.26, 315,603.94 and 180,485.59 is: 248,783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,962.26 : 315,603.94 = 180,485.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,962.26/315,603.94 = 180,485.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,962.26x = 315,603.94 × 180,485.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,962.26x = 56,961,963,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,961,963,317.22/228,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,783.20

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