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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,293.06, 315,171.11 and 137,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,293.06, 315,171.11 and 137,671.98 is: 190,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,293.06 : 315,171.11 = 137,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,293.06/315,171.11 = 137,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,293.06x = 315,171.11 × 137,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,293.06x = 43,390,230,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390,230,064.14/228,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,063.73

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