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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,265.70, 343,898.55 and 213,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,265.70, 343,898.55 and 213,713.70 is: 320,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,265.70 : 343,898.55 = 213,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,265.70/343,898.55 = 213,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,265.70x = 343,898.55 × 213,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,265.70x = 73,495,831,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,495,831,545.14/229,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,570.55

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