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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,634.92, 315,411.17 and 148,089.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,634.92, 315,411.17 and 148,089.33 is: 204,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,634.92 : 315,411.17 = 148,089.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,634.92/315,411.17 = 148,089.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,634.92x = 315,411.17 × 148,089.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,634.92x = 46,709,028,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,709,028,099.37/228,634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,295.25

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