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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,119.61, 342,182.14 and 138,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,119.61, 342,182.14 and 138,181.96 is: 207,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,119.61 : 342,182.14 = 138,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,119.61/342,182.14 = 138,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,119.61x = 342,182.14 × 138,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,119.61x = 47,283,398,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283,398,782.19/228,119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,274.59

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