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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,981.06, 316,150.56 and 143,071.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,981.06, 316,150.56 and 143,071.11 is: 197,536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,981.06 : 316,150.56 = 143,071.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,981.06/316,150.56 = 143,071.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,981.06x = 316,150.56 × 143,071.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,981.06x = 45,232,011,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232,011,546.32/228,981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,536.04

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