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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,049.90, 341,556.45 and 144,069.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,049.90, 341,556.45 and 144,069.10 is: 215,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,049.90 : 341,556.45 = 144,069.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,049.90/341,556.45 = 144,069.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,049.90x = 341,556.45 × 144,069.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,049.90x = 49,207,730,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,207,730,350.70/228,049.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,776.15

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