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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,787.83, 315,620.42 and 143,951.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,787.83, 315,620.42 and 143,951.67 is: 198,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,787.83 : 315,620.42 = 143,951.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,787.83/315,620.42 = 143,951.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,787.83x = 315,620.42 × 143,951.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,787.83x = 45,434,085,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434,085,825.34/228,787.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,586.11

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