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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,219.10, 343,828.65 and 209,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,219.10, 343,828.65 and 209,519.90 is: 314,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,219.10 : 343,828.65 = 209,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,219.10/343,828.65 = 209,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,219.10x = 343,828.65 × 209,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,219.10x = 72,038,944,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,038,944,365.14/229,219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,279.85

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