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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,604.60, 342,906.90 and 144,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,604.60, 342,906.90 and 144,623.80 is: 216,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,604.60 : 342,906.90 = 144,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,604.60/342,906.90 = 144,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,604.60x = 342,906.90 × 144,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,604.60x = 49,592,498,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592,498,924.22/228,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,935.70

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