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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,014.40, 341,503.20 and 144,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,014.40, 341,503.20 and 144,033.60 is: 215,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,014.40 : 341,503.20 = 144,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,014.40/341,503.20 = 144,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,014.40x = 341,503.20 × 144,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,014.40x = 49,187,935,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,187,935,307.52/228,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,722.93

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