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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,421.60, 341,976.30 and 139,848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,421.60, 341,976.30 and 139,848.10 is: 209,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,421.60 : 341,976.30 = 139,848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,421.60/341,976.30 = 139,848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,421.60x = 341,976.30 × 139,848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,421.60x = 47,824,735,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,824,735,800.03/228,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,370.46

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