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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,167.04, 343,745.26 and 134,994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,167.04, 343,745.26 and 134,994.62 is: 202,488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,167.04 : 343,745.26 = 134,994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,167.04/343,745.26 = 134,994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,167.04x = 343,745.26 × 134,994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,167.04x = 46,403,760,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403,760,750.50/229,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,488.81

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