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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,604.72, 315,510.66 and 137,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,604.72, 315,510.66 and 137,973.64 is: 190,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,604.72 : 315,510.66 = 137,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,604.72/315,510.66 = 137,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,604.72x = 315,510.66 × 137,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,604.72x = 43,532,154,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,532,154,219.00/228,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,425.44

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