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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,475.88, 316,683.72 and 138,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,475.88, 316,683.72 and 138,848.48 is: 191,615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,475.88 : 316,683.72 = 138,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,475.88/316,683.72 = 138,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,475.88x = 316,683.72 × 138,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,475.88x = 43,971,053,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,971,053,162.75/229,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,615.14

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