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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,265.27, 343,741.04 and 116,727.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,265.27, 343,741.04 and 116,727.71 is: 175,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,265.27 : 343,741.04 = 116,727.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,265.27/343,741.04 = 116,727.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,265.27x = 343,741.04 × 116,727.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,265.27x = 40,124,103,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,103,848.58/229,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,011.70

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