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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,543.20, 344,314.80 and 139,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,543.20, 344,314.80 and 139,730.40 is: 209,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,543.20 : 344,314.80 = 139,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,543.20/344,314.80 = 139,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,543.20x = 344,314.80 × 139,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,543.20x = 48,111,244,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,111,244,729.92/229,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,595.60

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