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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,441.74, 315,278.98 and 137,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,441.74, 315,278.98 and 137,846.60 is: 190,246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,441.74 : 315,278.98 = 137,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,441.74/315,278.98 = 137,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,441.74x = 315,278.98 × 137,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,441.74x = 43,460,135,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,460,135,444.47/228,441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,246.04

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