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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,292.48, 343,757.83 and 144,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,292.48, 343,757.83 and 144,874.73 is: 217,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,292.48 : 343,757.83 = 144,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,292.48/343,757.83 = 144,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,292.48x = 343,757.83 × 144,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,292.48x = 49,801,822,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,801,822,806.64/229,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,197.80

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