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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,592.56, 315,406.80 and 137,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,592.56, 315,406.80 and 137,963.28 is: 190,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,592.56 : 315,406.80 = 137,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,592.56/315,406.80 = 137,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,592.56x = 315,406.80 × 137,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,592.56x = 43,514,556,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,514,556,662.30/228,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,358.59

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