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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,144.33, 342,041.54 and 139,439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,144.33, 342,041.54 and 139,439.61 is: 209,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,144.33 : 342,041.54 = 139,439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,144.33/342,041.54 = 139,439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,144.33x = 342,041.54 × 139,439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,144.33x = 47,694,138,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694,138,244.20/228,144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,052.48

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