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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,145.33, 342,043.03 and 139,440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,145.33, 342,043.03 and 139,440.61 is: 209,053.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,145.33 : 342,043.03 = 139,440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,145.33/342,043.03 = 139,440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,145.33x = 342,043.03 × 139,440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,145.33x = 47,694,688,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694,688,749.45/228,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,053.98

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