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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,150.68, 343,265.93 and 116,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,150.68, 343,265.93 and 116,826.36 is: 175,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,150.68 : 343,265.93 = 116,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,150.68/343,265.93 = 116,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,150.68x = 343,265.93 × 116,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,150.68x = 40,102,509,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102,509,113.91/229,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,004.98

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