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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,774.28, 315,716.60 and 138,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,774.28, 315,716.60 and 138,112.54 is: 190,600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,774.28 : 315,716.60 = 138,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,774.28/315,716.60 = 138,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,774.28x = 315,716.60 × 138,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,774.28x = 43,604,421,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604,421,546.16/228,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,600.19

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