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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,049.10, 342,073.65 and 144,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,049.10, 342,073.65 and 144,068.30 is: 216,102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,049.10 : 342,073.65 = 144,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,049.10/342,073.65 = 144,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,049.10x = 342,073.65 × 144,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,049.10x = 49,281,969,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,281,969,230.30/228,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,102.45

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