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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,591.79, 315,458.92 and 137,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,591.79, 315,458.92 and 137,930.28 is: 190,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,591.79 : 315,458.92 = 137,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,591.79/315,458.92 = 137,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,591.79x = 315,458.92 × 137,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,591.79x = 43,511,336,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,511,336,153.54/228,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,345.14

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