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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,170.46, 314,810.91 and 136,278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,170.46, 314,810.91 and 136,278.93 is: 188,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,170.46 : 314,810.91 = 136,278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,170.46/314,810.91 = 136,278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,170.46x = 314,810.91 × 136,278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,170.46x = 42,902,093,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,902,093,967.13/228,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,026.50

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