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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,151.10, 341,570.55 and 139,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,151.10, 341,570.55 and 139,577.60 is: 208,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,151.10 : 341,570.55 = 139,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,151.10/341,570.55 = 139,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,151.10x = 341,570.55 × 139,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,151.10x = 47,675,597,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,675,597,599.68/228,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,965.01

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