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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,674.45, 315,470.22 and 137,979.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,674.45, 315,470.22 and 137,979.83 is: 190,351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,674.45 : 315,470.22 = 137,979.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,674.45/315,470.22 = 137,979.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,674.45x = 315,470.22 × 137,979.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,674.45x = 43,528,527,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528,527,325.66/228,674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,351.51

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