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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,725.80, 344,588.70 and 139,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,725.80, 344,588.70 and 139,524.20 is: 209,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,725.80 : 344,588.70 = 139,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,725.80/344,588.70 = 139,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,725.80x = 344,588.70 × 139,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,725.80x = 48,078,462,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,078,462,696.54/229,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,286.30

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