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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,744.01, 315,591.12 and 138,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,744.01, 315,591.12 and 138,065.52 is: 190,484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,744.01 : 315,591.12 = 138,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,744.01/315,591.12 = 138,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,744.01x = 315,591.12 × 138,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,744.01x = 43,572,253,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,572,253,273.65/228,744.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,484.78

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