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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,292.97, 343,758.57 and 144,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,292.97, 343,758.57 and 144,875.22 is: 217,198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,292.97 : 343,758.57 = 144,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,292.97/343,758.57 = 144,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,292.97x = 343,758.57 × 144,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,292.97x = 49,802,098,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802,098,455.64/229,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,198.54

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