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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,239.30, 334,470.15 and 144,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,239.30, 334,470.15 and 144,312.90 is: 216,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,239.30 : 334,470.15 = 144,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,239.30/334,470.15 = 144,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,239.30x = 334,470.15 × 144,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,239.30x = 48,268,357,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,268,357,309.94/223,239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,218.01

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