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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,098.42, 343,474.83 and 150,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,098.42, 343,474.83 and 150,232.50 is: 225,235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,098.42 : 343,474.83 = 150,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,098.42/343,474.83 = 150,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,098.42x = 343,474.83 × 150,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,098.42x = 51,601,082,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,601,082,397.98/229,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,235.44

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