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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,187.60, 341,625.30 and 139,614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,187.60, 341,625.30 and 139,614.10 is: 209,019.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,187.60 : 341,625.30 = 139,614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,187.60/341,625.30 = 139,614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,187.60x = 341,625.30 × 139,614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,187.60x = 47,695,708,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,695,708,796.73/228,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,019.72

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