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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,053.10, 342,079.65 and 144,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,053.10, 342,079.65 and 144,072.30 is: 216,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,053.10 : 342,079.65 = 144,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,053.10/342,079.65 = 144,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,053.10x = 342,079.65 × 144,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,053.10x = 49,284,201,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284,201,958.70/228,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,108.45

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