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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,289.93, 315,166.79 and 137,668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,289.93, 315,166.79 and 137,668.85 is: 190,059.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,289.93 : 315,166.79 = 137,668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,289.93/315,166.79 = 137,668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,289.93x = 315,166.79 × 137,668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,289.93x = 43,388,649,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,388,649,537.49/228,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,059.41

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