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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,186.60, 341,623.80 and 139,613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,186.60, 341,623.80 and 139,613.10 is: 209,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,186.60 : 341,623.80 = 139,613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,186.60/341,623.80 = 139,613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,186.60x = 341,623.80 × 139,613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,186.60x = 47,695,157,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,695,157,751.78/228,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,018.22

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