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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,547.08, 315,357.48 and 143,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,547.08, 315,357.48 and 143,604 is: 198,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,547.08 : 315,357.48 = 143,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,547.08/315,357.48 = 143,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,547.08x = 315,357.48 × 143,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,547.08x = 45,286,595,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286,595,557.92/228,547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,149.96

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