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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,175.73, 343,632.38 and 215,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,175.73, 343,632.38 and 215,966.25 is: 323,825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,175.73 : 343,632.38 = 215,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,175.73/343,632.38 = 215,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,175.73x = 343,632.38 × 215,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,175.73x = 74,212,995,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,212,995,407.34/229,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,825.72

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