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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,609.58, 315,485.70 and 136,823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,609.58, 315,485.70 and 136,823.38 is: 188,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,609.58 : 315,485.70 = 136,823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,609.58/315,485.70 = 136,823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,609.58x = 315,485.70 × 136,823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,609.58x = 43,165,819,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165,819,815.67/228,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,818.95

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