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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,923.96, 315,808.47 and 148,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,923.96, 315,808.47 and 148,377.56 is: 204,691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,923.96 : 315,808.47 = 148,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,923.96/315,808.47 = 148,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,923.96x = 315,808.47 × 148,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,923.96x = 46,858,888,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858,888,626.89/228,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,691.94

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