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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,015.60, 342,023.40 and 144,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,015.60, 342,023.40 and 144,034.80 is: 216,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,015.60 : 342,023.40 = 144,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,015.60/342,023.40 = 144,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,015.60x = 342,023.40 × 144,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,015.60x = 49,263,272,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263,272,014.32/228,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,052.20

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