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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,589.41, 315,607.54 and 142,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,589.41, 315,607.54 and 142,679.27 is: 196,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,589.41 : 315,607.54 = 142,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,589.41/315,607.54 = 142,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,589.41x = 315,607.54 × 142,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,589.41x = 45,030,653,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,030,653,413.70/228,589.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,993.61

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