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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,310.92, 314,997.66 and 137,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,310.92, 314,997.66 and 137,694.60 is: 189,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,310.92 : 314,997.66 = 137,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,310.92/314,997.66 = 137,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,310.92x = 314,997.66 × 137,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,310.92x = 43,373,476,794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,373,476,794.64/228,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,975.48

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