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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,149.10, 341,567.55 and 139,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,149.10, 341,567.55 and 139,575.60 is: 208,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,149.10 : 341,567.55 = 139,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,149.10/341,567.55 = 139,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,149.10x = 341,567.55 × 139,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,149.10x = 47,674,495,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674,495,731.78/228,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,962.02

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