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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,982.58, 343,417.86 and 178,938.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,982.58, 343,417.86 and 178,938.55 is: 268,364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,982.58 : 343,417.86 = 178,938.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,982.58/343,417.86 = 178,938.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,982.58x = 343,417.86 × 178,938.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,982.58x = 61,450,693,053.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,693,053.96/228,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,364.06

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