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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,883.34, 315,796.41 and 136,965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,883.34, 315,796.41 and 136,965.63 is: 188,975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,883.34 : 315,796.41 = 136,965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,883.34/315,796.41 = 136,965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,883.34x = 315,796.41 × 136,965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,883.34x = 43,253,254,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253,254,247.39/228,883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,975.11

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