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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.35, 342,002.03 and 144,020.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.35, 342,002.03 and 144,020.55 is: 216,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.35 : 342,002.03 = 144,020.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.35/342,002.03 = 144,020.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.35x = 342,002.03 × 144,020.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.35x = 49,255,319,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,255,319,741.61/228,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,030.83

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