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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,982.62, 315,931.41 and 148,413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,982.62, 315,931.41 and 148,413.54 is: 204,768.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,982.62 : 315,931.41 = 148,413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,982.62/315,931.41 = 148,413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,982.62x = 315,931.41 × 148,413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,982.62x = 46,888,498,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888,498,955.29/228,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,768.81

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