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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,974.93, 481,462.75 and 228,186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,974.93, 481,462.75 and 228,186.92 is: 314,817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,974.93 : 481,462.75 = 228,186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,974.93/481,462.75 = 228,186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,974.93x = 481,462.75 × 228,186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,974.93x = 109,863,502,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,863,502,017.23/348,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,817.75

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