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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,971.14, 481,457.53 and 228,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,971.14, 481,457.53 and 228,183.13 is: 314,812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,971.14 : 481,457.53 = 228,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,971.14/481,457.53 = 228,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,971.14x = 481,457.53 × 228,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,971.14x = 109,860,486,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,860,486,157.47/348,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,812.53

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