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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,238.32, 314,932.14 and 143,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,238.32, 314,932.14 and 143,470.20 is: 197,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,238.32 : 314,932.14 = 143,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,238.32/314,932.14 = 143,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,238.32x = 314,932.14 × 143,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,238.32x = 45,183,377,112.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183,377,112.23/228,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,965.78

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