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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,096.90, 342,145.35 and 139,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,096.90, 342,145.35 and 139,523.40 is: 209,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,096.90 : 342,145.35 = 139,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,096.90/342,145.35 = 139,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,096.90x = 342,145.35 × 139,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,096.90x = 47,737,282,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,737,282,526.19/228,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,285.10

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