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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,703.57, 315,621.97 and 138,057.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,703.57, 315,621.97 and 138,057.89 is: 190,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,703.57 : 315,621.97 = 138,057.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,703.57/315,621.97 = 138,057.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,703.57x = 315,621.97 × 138,057.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,703.57x = 43,574,101,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574,101,292.59/228,703.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,526.55

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