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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,321.59, 315,210.48 and 137,700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,321.59, 315,210.48 and 137,700.61 is: 190,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,321.59 : 315,210.48 = 137,700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,321.59/315,210.48 = 137,700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,321.59x = 315,210.48 × 137,700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,321.59x = 43,404,673,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,404,673,798.34/228,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,103.24

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