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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,337.70, 344,006.55 and 139,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,337.70, 344,006.55 and 139,524.90 is: 209,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,337.70 : 344,006.55 = 139,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,337.70/344,006.55 = 139,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,337.70x = 344,006.55 × 139,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,337.70x = 47,997,479,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997,479,488.10/229,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,287.35

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