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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,248.81, 343,068.72 and 184,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,248.81, 343,068.72 and 184,159.38 is: 275,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,248.81 : 343,068.72 = 184,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,248.81/343,068.72 = 184,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,248.81x = 343,068.72 × 184,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,248.81x = 63,179,321,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179,321,057.25/229,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,592.80

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