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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,605.72, 315,512.04 and 137,974.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,605.72, 315,512.04 and 137,974.64 is: 190,426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,605.72 : 315,512.04 = 137,974.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,605.72/315,512.04 = 137,974.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,605.72x = 315,512.04 × 137,974.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,605.72x = 43,532,660,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,532,660,134.67/228,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,426.82

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