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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,889.60, 343,615.20 and 144,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,889.60, 343,615.20 and 144,649.60 is: 217,151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,889.60 : 343,615.20 = 144,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,889.60/343,615.20 = 144,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,889.60x = 343,615.20 × 144,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,889.60x = 49,703,801,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,703,801,233.92/228,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,151.86

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