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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,414.23, 343,567.62 and 137,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,414.23, 343,567.62 and 137,966.65 is: 206,616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,414.23 : 343,567.62 = 137,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,414.23/343,567.62 = 137,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,414.23x = 343,567.62 × 137,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,414.23x = 47,400,872,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400,872,720.95/229,414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,616.97

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