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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,105.55, 343,909.73 and 182,023.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,105.55, 343,909.73 and 182,023.29 is: 273,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,105.55 : 343,909.73 = 182,023.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,105.55/343,909.73 = 182,023.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,105.55x = 343,909.73 × 182,023.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,105.55x = 62,599,580,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599,580,972.67/229,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,234.67

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