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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,641.15, 315,455.96 and 148,163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,641.15, 315,455.96 and 148,163.19 is: 204,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,641.15 : 315,455.96 = 148,163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,641.15/315,455.96 = 148,163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,641.15x = 315,455.96 × 148,163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,641.15x = 46,738,960,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738,960,597.30/228,641.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,420.60

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