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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,426.60, 341,983.80 and 139,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,426.60, 341,983.80 and 139,853.10 is: 209,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,426.60 : 341,983.80 = 139,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,426.60/341,983.80 = 139,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,426.60x = 341,983.80 × 139,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,426.60x = 47,827,494,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,827,494,579.78/228,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,377.96

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