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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,028.40, 341,524.20 and 144,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,028.40, 341,524.20 and 144,047.60 is: 215,743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,028.40 : 341,524.20 = 144,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,028.40/341,524.20 = 144,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,028.40x = 341,524.20 × 144,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,028.40x = 49,195,741,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195,741,351.92/228,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,743.92

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