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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,696.75, 315,601.52 and 139,272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,696.75, 315,601.52 and 139,272.75 is: 192,196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,696.75 : 315,601.52 = 139,272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,696.75/315,601.52 = 139,272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,696.75x = 315,601.52 × 139,272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,696.75x = 43,954,690,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954,690,898.22/228,696.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,196.40

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