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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,502.62, 315,314.37 and 136,619.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,502.62, 315,314.37 and 136,619.46 is: 188,523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,502.62 : 315,314.37 = 136,619.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,502.62/315,314.37 = 136,619.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,502.62x = 315,314.37 × 136,619.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,502.62x = 43,078,078,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,078,078,959.64/228,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,523.35

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