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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,112.63, 343,920.35 and 182,030.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,112.63, 343,920.35 and 182,030.37 is: 273,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,112.63 : 343,920.35 = 182,030.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,112.63/343,920.35 = 182,030.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,112.63x = 343,920.35 × 182,030.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,112.63x = 62,603,947,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603,947,726.40/229,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,245.29

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