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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,297, 344,403.91 and 138,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,297, 344,403.91 and 138,294.34 is: 207,717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,297 : 344,403.91 = 138,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,297/344,403.91 = 138,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,297x = 344,403.91 × 138,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,297x = 47,629,111,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,629,111,426.87/229,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,717.99

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