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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,462.84, 344,282.52 and 111,125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,462.84, 344,282.52 and 111,125.08 is: 166,730.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,462.84 : 344,282.52 = 111,125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,462.84/344,282.52 = 111,125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,462.84x = 344,282.52 × 111,125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,462.84x = 38,258,422,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258,422,577.60/229,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,730.36

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