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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,207.10, 343,810.65 and 209,507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,207.10, 343,810.65 and 209,507.90 is: 314,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,207.10 : 343,810.65 = 209,507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,207.10/343,810.65 = 209,507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,207.10x = 343,810.65 × 209,507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,207.10x = 72,031,047,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,031,047,279.14/229,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,261.85

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