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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,540.21, 315,541.35 and 142,532.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,540.21, 315,541.35 and 142,532.79 is: 196,792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,540.21 : 315,541.35 = 142,532.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,540.21/315,541.35 = 142,532.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,540.21x = 315,541.35 × 142,532.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,540.21x = 44,974,988,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974,988,975.87/228,540.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,792.45

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