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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,495.36, 315,278.76 and 143,563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,495.36, 315,278.76 and 143,563.36 is: 198,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,495.36 : 315,278.76 = 143,563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,495.36/315,278.76 = 143,563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,495.36x = 315,278.76 × 143,563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,495.36x = 45,262,478,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262,478,122.23/228,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,089.27

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