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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,806.25, 315,752.72 and 139,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,806.25, 315,752.72 and 139,382.25 is: 192,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,806.25 : 315,752.72 = 139,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,806.25/315,752.72 = 139,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,806.25x = 315,752.72 × 139,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,806.25x = 44,010,323,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010,323,860.31/228,806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,347.56

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