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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,092.40, 342,138.60 and 139,518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,092.40, 342,138.60 and 139,518.90 is: 209,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,092.40 : 342,138.60 = 139,518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,092.40/342,138.60 = 139,518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,092.40x = 342,138.60 × 139,518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,092.40x = 47,734,801,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734,801,119.54/228,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,278.35

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