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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,323.09, 315,212.55 and 137,702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,323.09, 315,212.55 and 137,702.11 is: 190,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,323.09 : 315,212.55 = 137,702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,323.09/315,212.55 = 137,702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,323.09x = 315,212.55 × 137,702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,323.09x = 43,405,433,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,405,433,233.48/228,323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,105.32

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