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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,580.10, 341,370.15 and 139,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,580.10, 341,370.15 and 139,006.60 is: 208,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,580.10 : 341,370.15 = 139,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,580.10/341,370.15 = 139,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,580.10x = 341,370.15 × 139,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,580.10x = 47,452,703,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,452,703,892.99/227,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,509.90

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