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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,859.40, 343,289.10 and 144,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,859.40, 343,289.10 and 144,878.60 is: 217,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,859.40 : 343,289.10 = 144,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,859.40/343,289.10 = 144,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,859.40x = 343,289.10 × 144,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,859.40x = 49,735,244,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735,244,203.26/228,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,317.90

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