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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,646.92, 315,453.78 and 143,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,646.92, 315,453.78 and 143,770.44 is: 198,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,646.92 : 315,453.78 = 143,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,646.92/315,453.78 = 143,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,646.92x = 315,453.78 × 143,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,646.92x = 45,352,928,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,352,928,750.26/228,646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,353.55

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