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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,273.57, 315,127.35 and 151,919.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,273.57, 315,127.35 and 151,919.73 is: 209,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,273.57 : 315,127.35 = 151,919.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,273.57/315,127.35 = 151,919.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,273.57x = 315,127.35 × 151,919.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,273.57x = 47,874,061,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,874,061,927.62/228,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,722.32

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