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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,045.70, 342,068.55 and 144,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,045.70, 342,068.55 and 144,064.90 is: 216,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,045.70 : 342,068.55 = 144,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,045.70/342,068.55 = 144,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,045.70x = 342,068.55 × 144,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,045.70x = 49,280,071,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280,071,448.90/228,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,097.35

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