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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,689.19, 315,602.80 and 138,043.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,689.19, 315,602.80 and 138,043.98 is: 190,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,689.19 : 315,602.80 = 138,043.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,689.19/315,602.80 = 138,043.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,689.19x = 315,602.80 × 138,043.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,689.19x = 43,567,066,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567,066,266.03/228,689.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,507.76

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