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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,397.68, 315,151.20 and 143,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,397.68, 315,151.20 and 143,454.24 is: 197,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,397.68 : 315,151.20 = 143,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,397.68/315,151.20 = 143,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,397.68x = 315,151.20 × 143,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,397.68x = 45,209,775,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,209,775,881.09/228,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,943.24

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