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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,172.86, 513,603.99 and 228,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,172.86, 513,603.99 and 228,848.22 is: 315,813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,172.86 : 513,603.99 = 228,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,172.86/513,603.99 = 228,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,172.86x = 513,603.99 × 228,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,172.86x = 117,537,358,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,537,358,896.40/372,172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,813.89

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