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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,261.02, 343,734.66 and 116,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,261.02, 343,734.66 and 116,723.46 is: 175,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,261.02 : 343,734.66 = 116,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,261.02/343,734.66 = 116,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,261.02x = 343,734.66 × 116,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,261.02x = 40,121,898,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,121,898,837.12/229,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,005.32

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