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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,344.10, 342,613.35 and 144,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,344.10, 342,613.35 and 144,168.90 is: 216,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,344.10 : 342,613.35 = 144,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,344.10/342,613.35 = 144,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,344.10x = 342,613.35 × 144,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,344.10x = 49,394,189,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,394,189,794.82/228,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,314.72

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