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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,537.20, 344,305.80 and 139,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,537.20, 344,305.80 and 139,724.40 is: 209,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,537.20 : 344,305.80 = 139,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,537.20/344,305.80 = 139,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,537.20x = 344,305.80 × 139,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,537.20x = 48,107,921,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107,921,321.52/229,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,586.60

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