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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,376.08, 343,447.44 and 187,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,376.08, 343,447.44 and 187,081.66 is: 280,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,376.08 : 343,447.44 = 187,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,376.08/343,447.44 = 187,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,376.08x = 343,447.44 × 187,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,376.08x = 64,252,717,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252,717,197.95/229,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,119.52

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