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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,426.57, 314,926.65 and 187,440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,426.57, 314,926.65 and 187,440.57 is: 258,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,426.57 : 314,926.65 = 187,440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,426.57/314,926.65 = 187,440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,426.57x = 314,926.65 × 187,440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,426.57x = 59,030,030,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030,030,784.19/228,426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,420.16

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