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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,468.24, 343,094.40 and 140,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,468.24, 343,094.40 and 140,239.80 is: 210,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,468.24 : 343,094.40 = 140,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,468.24/343,094.40 = 140,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,468.24x = 343,094.40 × 140,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,468.24x = 48,115,490,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,115,490,037.12/228,468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,600.34

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