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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,344.40, 341,998.20 and 144,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,344.40, 341,998.20 and 144,363.60 is: 216,217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,344.40 : 341,998.20 = 144,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,344.40/341,998.20 = 144,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,344.40x = 341,998.20 × 144,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,344.40x = 49,372,091,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,091,345.52/228,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,217.66

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