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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,005.40, 341,489.70 and 144,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,005.40, 341,489.70 and 144,024.60 is: 215,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,005.40 : 341,489.70 = 144,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,005.40/341,489.70 = 144,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,005.40x = 341,489.70 × 144,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,005.40x = 49,182,917,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182,917,446.62/228,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,709.44

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