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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,724.32, 315,602.82 and 143,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,724.32, 315,602.82 and 143,781.24 is: 198,395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,724.32 : 315,602.82 = 143,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,724.32/315,602.82 = 143,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,724.32x = 315,602.82 × 143,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,724.32x = 45,377,764,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,377,764,807.10/228,724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,395.01

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