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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,331.70, 343,997.55 and 139,518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,331.70, 343,997.55 and 139,518.90 is: 209,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,331.70 : 343,997.55 = 139,518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,331.70/343,997.55 = 139,518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,331.70x = 343,997.55 × 139,518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,331.70x = 47,994,159,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,994,159,778.70/229,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,278.35

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