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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,623.91, 315,655.04 and 142,713.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,623.91, 315,655.04 and 142,713.69 is: 197,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,623.91 : 315,655.04 = 142,713.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,623.91/315,655.04 = 142,713.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,623.91x = 315,655.04 × 142,713.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,623.91x = 45,048,295,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,048,295,525.50/228,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,041.05

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