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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,290.98, 343,755.58 and 144,873.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,290.98, 343,755.58 and 144,873.23 is: 217,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,290.98 : 343,755.58 = 144,873.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,290.98/343,755.58 = 144,873.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,290.98x = 343,755.58 × 144,873.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,290.98x = 49,800,981,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800,981,205.12/229,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,195.55

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