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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,713.13, 315,624.14 and 139,289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,713.13, 315,624.14 and 139,289.13 is: 192,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,713.13 : 315,624.14 = 139,289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,713.13/315,624.14 = 139,289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,713.13x = 315,624.14 × 139,289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,713.13x = 43,963,011,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,963,011,867.60/228,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,219.01

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