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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,586.91, 315,454.67 and 136,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,586.91, 315,454.67 and 136,801.08 is: 188,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,586.91 : 315,454.67 = 136,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,586.91/315,454.67 = 136,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,586.91x = 315,454.67 × 136,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,586.91x = 43,154,539,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154,539,709.29/228,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,788.33

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