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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,703.75, 315,611.19 and 139,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,703.75, 315,611.19 and 139,279.75 is: 192,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,703.75 : 315,611.19 = 139,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,703.75/315,611.19 = 139,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,703.75x = 315,611.19 × 139,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,703.75x = 43,958,247,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,958,247,640.40/228,703.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,206.06

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